How long was the final sequence?

Final seconds before Anunoby’s tip-in

The Knicks’ clinching play in Game 4—OG Anunoby’s game-winning tip-in—was emphasized as a moment measured in seconds rather than a full possession. One featured breakdown described it as being decided in roughly 4.5 seconds, capturing the idea that a play can flip the outcome almost instantly when a team is scrambling for stops and rebounds.

Across coverage of the finish, the crucial theme was that New York did not need a long, methodical final sequence to win. Instead, the closing action relied on a last-ditch defensive stand, followed by a deflection/putback that landed with little time remaining and produced the go-ahead basket.

What that means for the game’s memory

Because the deciding scoring play was so quick, the tip-in became the emotional and narrative “ending” to a larger swing—New York’s 29-point turnaround. It also helped explain why the moment drew broad recognition: when outcomes change in just a few seconds, it underlines the magnitude of both the Knicks’ resilience and the Spurs’ late-game failure.

For fans reviewing Game 4, the takeaway is that the final sequence didn’t unfold slowly. The game was effectively decided at speed, with Anunoby’s touch serving as the punctuation mark on a historic comeback and a decisive series swing.