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- Knicks erased a 29‑point deficit to defeat the Spurs 107‑106 in Game 4, the largest comeback in NBA Finals history.
- Jalen Brunson finished with 36 points, including a clutch three‑pointer and floater that gave New York its first lead of the game.
- OG Anunoby posted a playoff‑career‑high 33 points and sealed the win with a go‑ahead tip‑in with 1.2 seconds remaining.
- Victor Wembanyama was +28 in the first half but shot 3‑for‑14 after halftime and missed two free throws in the final minute.
- Spurs set a Finals record with 14 three‑pointers in the first half and a 19‑point road lead after the first quarter, yet shot only 20.5% from the field in the second half.
- Mike Brown told the Knicks at halftime to cut the deficit to 15–17, a target they achieved before launching the comeback.
- Mitch Johnson faced criticism for limited time‑outs and not rotating Luke Kornet to rest Wembanyama, contributing to the Spurs’ collapse.
Why it matters: The Knicks’ victory secures a chance to clinch their first NBA championship in 53 years, turning a 29‑point deficit into a historic comeback that eclipses all previous Finals rallies, while the Spurs’ collapse—marked by a drop to 20.5% shooting in the second half and questionable timeout and rotation decisions—effectively ends their title bid.
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