The New York Knicks staged a remarkable comeback from 29 points behind to defeat the San Antonio Spurs 107-106, taking a 3-1 lead in the NBA Finals. The game’s outcome was decided by OG Anunoby’s crucial touch following a missed three-pointer by Jalen Brunson.
Early in the game, Karl-Anthony Towns picked up two fouls within just 62 seconds. This sparked criticism on the Knicks’ side, and with Towns sidelined early, the Spurs took control in the opening stages.
San Antonio delivered a strong first-half performance, closing the half with a commanding 76-49 lead. The Spurs extended their advantage to as much as 29 points, dominating most of the game.
The Knicks managed to cut the deficit to 15 by the end of the third quarter, staying in the fight. Although the Spurs pushed the lead back to 20 early in the fourth quarter, New York refused to give up.
In the final stretch, the Knicks went on a 13-2 run to bring the gap into single digits. The difference then shrank to 7, then 4, and with two minutes remaining, the score was just one point apart.
With 90 seconds left, the Knicks took the lead. However, the Spurs regained the advantage with two free throws 30.3 seconds before the end; still, San Antonio missed their final shot, and the game ended with an unforgettable comeback.
Knicks head coach Mike Brown described Anunoby’s final play as the greatest moment in Knicks basketball history. New York outscored their opponent 58-30 in the second half to complete the historic rally.