The New York Knicks staged a remarkable comeback from 29 points down to defeat the San Antonio Spurs 107-106, taking a 3-1 lead in the NBA Finals. The game's outcome was decided when OG Anunoby made a crucial play following Jalen Brunson's missed three-pointer.
Early in the game, Karl-Anthony Towns drew two fouls within just 62 seconds, drawing criticism from the Knicks' side. Towns' early exit allowed the Spurs to seize control in the opening stages.
San Antonio went on a 41-20 run in the first quarter. The Spurs shot 54% from three-point range in the first half, closing the half with a commanding 76-49 lead, extending the gap to 29 points.
The Knicks fought back by the end of the third quarter, cutting the deficit to 15 points. 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 first reduced the gap to single digits with a 13-2 run. The margin then shrank to 7, then 4 points, and with two minutes remaining, it was down to just 1 point.
In the last 90 seconds, the Knicks took the lead, but the Spurs regained the advantage with two free throws 30.3 seconds before the end. Despite this, San Antonio missed their final shot, and the game ended with an unforgettable comeback at the Garden.
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 comeback.