Knicks Erase 29-Point Deficit, Take 3-1 Finals Lead

The Knicks erased a 29-point deficit in Game 4 to win 107-106 on OG Anunoby’s tip-in, the largest comeback in NBA Finals history, putting New York one win from its first championship since 1973.

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Sources: NPR News, CBS Sports, ESPN

The New York Knicks beat the San Antonio Spurs 107-106 on Wednesday night in Game 4 of the NBA Finals. New York rallied from a 29-point second-half deficit, the largest comeback in Finals history. OG Anunoby sealed the win with a game-winning tip-in, moments after his chase-down block kept New York’s rally alive.

The victory gives New York a 3-1 series lead. The Knicks now sit one win from their first championship since 1973 — a 53-year drought. Anunoby’s tip-in and block will go down in New York sports history, according to CBS Sports. The outlet cataloged 16 defining moments from the second-half rally.

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NPR News
Knicks rally from 29 points down and beat Spurs for 3-1 NBA Finals lead
The New York Knicks made a record comeback from 29 points down and moved to the brink of their first championship since 1973 by beating the San Antonio Spurs 107-106 on Wednesday night.
CBS Sports
The 16 moments that defined the Knicks’ historic Game 4 comeback
New York overcame a 29-point second-half deficit vs. the Spurs to move within one win of their first championship in 53 years.
ESPN
Knicks stage historic comeback, on brink of title
OG Anunoby etched himself into Knicks lore by finishing off their record comeback from 29 points down against the Spurs in Game 4 of the NBA Finals.
CBS Sports
OG Anunoby becomes Knicks legend as iconic game-winner pushes New York to brink of first NBA title in 53 years
Anunoby’s legendary tip-in, following a game-saving chase-down block, will go down in New York sports history.