Knicks Complete Historic NBA Finals Comeback Against Spurs in Game 4
The New York Knicks defeated the San Antonio Spurs 107-106 in Game 4 of the 2026 NBA Finals with a game-winning tip-in by OG Anunoby with 1.2 seconds remaining, completing the largest comeback in NBA Finals history from a 29-point deficit. The Knicks improved their championship odds from 0.4% to 82% and now lead the series 3-1. The victory positions New York one win away from its first NBA championship since 1973.
The New York Knicks pulled off the biggest comeback in NBA Finals history on Thursday night, June 10, 2026, defeating the San Antonio Spurs 107-106 in Game 4 at Madison Square Garden. Down 29 points in the third quarter with a 0.4% championship probability according to oddsmakers, the Knicks mounted a dramatic fourth-quarter rally. OG Anunoby delivered the game-winning tip-in with 1.2 seconds remaining, finishing with 33 points on 10-for-15 shooting in 41 minutes. Jalen Brunson led the team with 36 points and controlled the offense throughout the comeback, while role players including Jose Alvarado, Karl-Anthony Towns, Josh Hart, Mikal Bridges, and Mitchell Robinson all contributed significantly. The victory surpassed the previous record for largest Finals comeback—the 2008 Celtics' 24-point comeback against the Lakers—and improved the Knicks' odds of winning the championship to 82% on Polymarket. With a 3-1 series lead, the Knicks can clinch their first championship since 1973 with one more victory in Game 5.
How coverage differed
The New York Post articles employ celebratory, emotionally charged language emphasizing New York pride and historic significance ('Never count New York out. Ever!'), while CBS News presents the event more factually as a news occurrence, focusing on the experience of being present rather than narrative drama.
What different sources said
- New York PostRight
Knicks just proved it: Never count New York out
- CBS NewsCenter
What it was like inside Madison Square Garden during the Knicks' historic Game 4 comeback
- New York PostRight
The elements that could determine if the Mets can pull off a Knicks-esque comeback
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