Knicks stage historic comeback, on brink of title
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- Knicks rallied from a 29‑point deficit to defeat the San Antonio Spurs 107‑106, marking the biggest comeback in NBA Finals history.
- OG Anunoby secured the winning tip‑in off a Jalen Brunson miss with 2.1 seconds left, after inbounding the ball to Brunson, who hit a deep three‑pointer with 4.3 seconds remaining.
- Mike Brown challenged Anunoby at halftime to be more active on the offensive glass and later called the tip‑in “the most iconic shot in New York basketball.”
- Jose Alvarado contributed eight fourth‑quarter points after Brown turned to him late, sparking the Knicks’ final push.
- Spurs shot 60% in the first 24 minutes but fell to 20% in the second half, while the Knicks trailed by 27 at halftime.
- OG Anunoby is averaging 23.8 points per game on 58% shooting in the series, positioning himself for NBA Finals MVP despite never having been an All‑Star.
- Knicks are roughly 72 hours away from a chance to win their first NBA title since 1973.
Why it matters: The Knicks’ 107‑106 win gives them a 3‑1 series lead and revives the franchise’s chance to capture its first NBA title in five decades, while the Spurs’ shooting collapse from 60% to 20% ends their hopes of advancing. The comeback highlights coach Mike Brown’s halftime adjustments and the bench’s late‑game impact.
