In a heart‑stopping finish, the New York Knicks overturned a 29‑point deficit to defeat the San Antonio Spurs 107–106 in Game Four of the 2026 NBA Finals. The comeback reached its climax 1.2 seconds before the buzzer when OG Anunoby launched a splash‑down jumper from the low post that cut the Spurs’ comeback hopes to a single point.
The victory gave the Knicks a 3–1 series lead and set the stage for a decisive Game Five in San Antonio, where a single win could earn the franchise its first championship since 1973.
The game turned Madison Square Garden into a cultural fest, with Taylor Swift in a “Stevie Knicks” tee, actor Timothée Chalamet, and director Spike Lee all in attendance. Fans roared “O‑G! O‑G!” for Anunoby, and the city’s streets were draped in Knicks gear from the Empire State Building to the lions at the New York Public Library.
New‑York Mayor Zohran Mamdani tweeted “SPEECHLESS” in response to the win, and local residents described the scene as unprecedented, especially for those who had only seen the Knicks in 1999. “I can’t say I’ve ever seen anything like this,” said 31‑year‑old resident Sol, soaking in the electric atmosphere.
While the Knicks lead the series, the Spurs can still pull a comeback by winning the next three games. The finish of Game Four has set an NBA Finals record for the largest turnaround in series‑deciding games.
