Spurs vs. Knicks: New York overcomes 29-point deficit to stun San Antonio in Game 4 of NBA Finals

The Knicks pulled off greatest comeback in NBA Finals history, defeating the Spurs 107-106 after trailing by 29 points earlier in the game. They now lead the series 3-1 with Game 5 on Saturday.

New York defeated the San Antonio Spurs 107-106 on Wednesday after trailing by 29 points, completing the largest comeback in NBA Finals history.

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Behind a soaring putback layup by OG Anunoby with 1.2 seconds left, New York won Game 4 of the NBA Finals 107-106 to pull off the largest comeback in Finals history, overcoming a 29-point deficit to stun San Antonio and take a 3-1 series lead.

Jalen Brunson’s deep 3-pointer on the Knicks’ final possession misfired but bounced high in the air, giving Anunoby enough time to tip the ball with his right hand and send a stunned Madison Square Garden crowd howling. Only nine minutes earlier in the fourth quarter, the Knicks still trailed by 20.

San Antonio had one final chance to win on an inbounds play, but the Spurs could not get a shot off in the final seconds. Knicks owner James Dolan had guaranteed in a local radio appearance Wednesday that his team would win Game 4 and the series in five games — and now New York has the opportunity to do just that and win its first NBA championship since 1973.