What caused Knicks’ 29-point comeback?
Knicks complete historic 29-point NBA Finals comeback
The New York Knicks pulled off the largest comeback in NBA Finals history, rallying from a 29-point deficit in Game 4 against the San Antonio Spurs to win 107–106. The turnaround happened after a dominant Spurs stretch earlier in the game, when New York fell behind massively, including late in the third quarter.
A key theme across the coverage is that the Knicks’ comeback wasn’t a single play—it was a sustained shift. The team tightened up as the game progressed, then pushed momentum through high-impact moments late. OG Anunoby emerged as the decisive figure: he delivered the game-winning put-back that sealed the win, and his performance was repeatedly singled out as the swing factor in what became a citywide sports event.
Why it matters for the series
- The win put the Knicks on the verge of an NBA title, moving them one win away.
- It also turned the Spurs’ collapse into a defining franchise moment, with San Antonio blowing a late-game lead of unprecedented size.
What made it historic
Madison Square Garden’s atmosphere is central to the story. The arena reportedly went quiet during the Spurs’ surge, then erupted once New York began its climb. The comeback also created a wave of off-court reaction, including large crowds and celebrity attention.
Ripple effects beyond basketball
The night included major fan incidents and intense emotion around Victor Wembanyama and the Spurs. The Knicks’ on-court result, therefore, didn’t just reshape the Finals—it also amplified the spotlight on player and fan conduct in a high-stakes environment.