Anunoby’s game-winning tip-in completes Knicks’ historic 29-point NBA Finals comeback
OG Anunoby’s game-winning tip-in gave the Knicks a 107-106 Game 4 victory, completing a 29-point comeback and putting New York up 3–1 in the NBA Finals.
The New York Knicks completed the largest comeback in NBA Finals history when OG Anunoby leapt to tip in Jalen Brunson’s miss with 1.2 seconds left, lifting New York to a 107-106 win and a 3–1 series lead. (apnews.com)
Historic 29-point comeback sealed in Game 4
New York erased a 29-point deficit over the course of Game 4, transforming what had looked like a rout into a dramatic, late-night victory that stunned Madison Square Garden. The win stands as the largest single-game comeback in NBA Finals history and shifted momentum decisively in the best-of-seven series. (apnews.com)
The final score was 107-106, and the Knicks now hold a 3–1 lead over the San Antonio Spurs, meaning New York has three chances to clinch its first championship since 1973. Fans and analysts immediately placed the comeback among the franchise’s most iconic moments. (apnews.com)
How the final play unfolded
With the Knicks trailing by one and the clock winding down, Jalen Brunson launched a long 3 that struck the front of the rim. OG Anunoby, already sprinting toward the basket, rose through traffic and gently redirected the ball with his right hand, securing the lead with 1.2 seconds remaining. (cbssports.com)
Replay angles show Anunoby’s timing and positioning were perfect: he moved through a crowded paint, tracked the carom of Brunson’s attempt and executed a soft tip that fell cleanly through the hoop. Broadcasters and social feeds replayed the sequence repeatedly, illustrating why the play will be replayed for years. (uk.sports.yahoo.com)
Key performances and fourth-quarter surge
Jalen Brunson’s scoring and late-game creation were central to the rally, setting up multiple chances in the fourth quarter that kept New York within striking distance. OG Anunoby provided the finishing touch, but the comeback was built on a sustained defensive and offensive push by the Knicks across the period. (si.com)
Karl-Anthony Towns, who played a pivotal role on both ends, captured the moment in a postgame line that quickly became a social-media soundbite, calling Anunoby’s finish a “right hand from God.” Teammates and coaches noted both the improbability of the comeback and the collective effort required to complete it. (apnews.com)
Coach and locker-room reactions
Knicks coach Mike Brown called the sequence among the most iconic in New York basketball history, saying the club’s resilience on Wednesday night defined the organization’s mentality in the postseason. Players filed into the locker room visibly elated, framing the win as a turning point for the franchise’s championship pursuit. (apnews.com)
Opponents and analysts praised the execution in the closing possessions and highlighted defensive adjustments that fueled the comeback. Across postgame interviews, New York’s bench and veterans emphasized focus and belief as the rally unfolded. (si.com)
Series implications and the road ahead
The victory gives the Knicks a 3–1 advantage in the NBA Finals, placing pressure squarely on the Spurs as the series returns to San Antonio for Game 5 on Saturday night. New York can close out the title on the road with one more win; San Antonio must win three straight to force a Game 7. (apnews.com)
Coaches and front offices will now pivot to lineup adjustments and matchup planning, with both teams facing quick turnarounds and intensified scrutiny. The schedule and stakes ensure the next meeting will attract amplified attention from media and fans alike. (cbssports.com)
The play that decided Game 4 will be dissected and celebrated in the weeks to come, remembered both for the athletic precision of OG Anunoby’s tip-in and for what it represented: a comeback that transformed a Finals series and delivered New York within reach of a long-awaited championship.
