Knicks fans go wild as New York team makes biggest comeback in NBA Finals history

June 11, 2026

The New York Knicks achieved the largest comeback in NBA Finals history by defeating the San Antonio Spurs 107-106 in the final seconds of Game 4, after being down by 29 points. OG Anunoby scored the winning basket with just 1. 2 seconds remaining by tapping in a missed three-point shot, sending the celebrity-packed Madison Square Garden crowd into a frenzy.

Who is affected

The New York Knicks team, particularly OG Anunoby
The San Antonio Spurs
New York City residents and Knicks fans
New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani
Knicks coach Mike Brown
Celebrity attendees including Taylor Swift, Timothée Chalamet, and Spike Lee
31-year-old resident Sol and other New York fans

What action is being taken

The Knicks and Spurs are playing a best-of-seven NBA Finals series
New Yorkers are celebrating wins in the streets
New York City is being decorated in a Knicks theme throughout various landmarks

Why it matters

This represents a historic moment for the Knicks franchise and New York City, as the team hasn't appeared in the Finals since 1999 and hasn't won a championship since 1973. The record-breaking 29-point comeback demonstrates extraordinary resilience and has energized an entire city that has waited 27 years to host Finals games. The victory has united New Yorkers in a shared celebration and puts the team on the brink of ending a 52-year championship drought, making it a culturally significant sporting event for one of the world's largest cities.

What's next

Game 5 will be played on Saturday night in San Antonio
The Knicks need to win just one more game to secure the championship
The Spurs could potentially mount a comeback by winning the next three games

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