Knicks overcome 29-point deficit to edge Spurs 107-106, take 3-1 Finals lead

The New York Knicks defeated the San Antonio Spurs 107-106 in Game 4 of the NBA Finals on June 11, 2026, at Madison Square Garden after overcoming a 29-point deficit. The Spurs led 37-20 early in the first quarter and took a 27-point lead into halftime after scoring 76 points in the first two quarters. They entered the fourth quarter still ahead by 29 points.

OG Anunoby tipped in a missed Jalen Brunson three-pointer with seconds remaining to give the Knicks the victory. 1 seconds left and the Spurs leading by one, De'Aaron Fox attempted a layup that Anunoby blocked. Victor Wembanyama missed two free throws with 1:47 remaining while the Spurs trailed 104-103.

7 seconds left in the first quarter. The Spurs scored 30 points in the second half on 8-of-39 shooting with 10 turnovers. " De'Aaron Fox said after the game that he tried to get a layup to go up three and force the Knicks to need a three-pointer.

"Try to get a layup, get up three [points], [and] force them to need a 3. OG made a good block," Fox said. Wembanyama stated after the game: "I think it's going to go one of two ways: a bad one and a good one.

The bad one would be giving up. The good one would be getting stronger through this, getting more together. " Coach Mitch Johnson stated: "[It's] at the top of the list just in terms of the circumstances and stakes of what we're playing for.

The Spurs fell behind 3-1 in the series after the Game 4 loss. Game 5 is scheduled for Saturday at Frost Bank Center in San Antonio. The Knicks moved to -500 odds to win the NBA championship after the Game 4 victory.

Anunoby is listed among players in contention for Finals MVP.