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New York Knicks
107
San Antonio Spurs
106
MVP & Key Performers
Listen, I’ve been watching this league for two decades, and what happened last night at Madison Square Garden belongs in a time capsule. The Knicks came from 29 points down to beat the Spurs 107-106 in Game 4, and it was capped off by OG Anunoby’s tip-in with 1.2 seconds remaining. This wasn’t just a win — this was the largest comeback in Finals history since the NBA began keeping detailed play-by-play.
The man was unconscious all night. Anunoby shot 10 of 15 from the field and 7 of 9 from three-point range en route to 33 points, 4 rebounds, 1 steal and 1 block. When the Knicks needed someone to keep them alive while down nearly 30, OG kept draining daggers from deep.
Bounced back from missing all four field-goal attempts in the first quarter to lead all scorers with 36 points along with 7 assists and 3 steals. Clutch time personified.
Had 13 points and 10 rebounds in 26 minutes while playing much of the game in foul trouble after he picked up his second foul in the second minute. Limited minutes but delivered when it mattered.
Finished with 24 points and 13 rebounds while shooting 9 of 25 (36%) from the field. But will regret the two free throws he missed with 1:47 left and San Antonio leading 104-103. That’s haunting.
Game Analysis: When The Impossible Became Reality
How is nobody talking about how absolutely cooked the Knicks looked at halftime? The Spurs rolled to a 27-point halftime lead, and they extended it to 57-32 when Julian Champagnie’s 3-pointer made them 11 for 16 behind the arc. Madison Square Garden was a morgue. This wasn’t just a loss — it looked like a series-shifting disaster.
Then the third quarter happened. The Knicks gave themselves a chance by limiting the Spurs to 14 points on 4-for-20 shooting in the third quarter, and suddenly you could feel the energy shift. These Knicks, who erased a 22-point deficit in the fourth quarter against Cleveland in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference finals, just don’t quit. The DNA of this team is different — they genuinely believe no deficit is insurmountable.
The fourth quarter was pure madness. Brunson’s floater in traffic gave them their first lead of the game with 1:22 remaining. Then Stephon Castle’s free throws gave the Spurs the lead again. But here’s where it gets wild: De’Aaron Fox retrieved the ball then inexplicably went for a contested layup with 11.1 seconds left and the Spurs up by one with the shot clock off. Anunoby blocked it, setting up the final possession.
Brunson’s long 3-point shot bounced off the front of the rim, with Anunoby’s right hand stretching high to softly flick it in. The place erupted. Delirious fans inside Madison Square Garden sang along to Journey’s “Don’t Stop Believin'” a few minutes after watching something that seemed almost impossible. I got chills just watching it unfold. This is the stuff you text your friends about for years.
Fan Mood Check
The Knicks have a 3-1 lead and three chances to win their first championship since 1973. The Garden is ready to explode.
Only one team — Cleveland in 2016 — has recovered from a 3-1 deficit in the finals. This one stings like nothing else.
Hot Issues
De’Aaron Fox’s decision to attack with the game on the line instead of running clock is getting massacred on social media. Coaching staff needs to answer for that.
Let’s be real — the Spurs choked. The Spurs went cold in the second half, going 3 for 17 behind the arc after hitting 14 of 26 3s in the first half. That’s not just bad shooting, that’s a complete offensive collapse. “We got on our heels — we missed some shots,” Spurs coach Mitch Johnson said. That’s putting it mildly, coach.
Wembanyama’s missed free throws at 1:47 with the Spurs up one are going to haunt him all summer if they lose this series. The pressure is building on the young star.
This NBA recap wouldn’t be complete without talking about what’s at stake in Game 5. The Knicks have three chances to win starting with Game 5 on Saturday night in San Antonio. If they close it out on the road, it’s pure poetry. But this Spurs team is young and dangerous — Dylan Harper scored 21 points and De’Aaron Fox and Devin Vassell each had 18 — and they’re not going down without a fight.
The NBA results from last night tell us one thing: we just witnessed history. This comeback will be played on loop for decades. And the Knicks? They’re 48 minutes away from ending a 53-year championship drought. Saturday can’t come soon enough.
Fox’s layup attempt with the shot clock off might be the worst decision I’ve seen in a Finals game this decade — and OG Anunoby just became a New York legend forever.