The New York Knicks completed the largest comeback in NBA Finals history on Wednesday night, rallying from a 29-point deficit to defeat the San Antonio Spurs 107-106 at Madison Square Garden, according to the Associated Press. The victory gives the Knicks a commanding 3-1 series lead, putting the franchise just one win away from its first NBA championship since 1973.
Trailing 81-52 late in the third quarter, the Knicks ignited a massive 58-30 run to stun the Spurs in front of a sellout home crowd. OG Anunoby secured the win by tipping in a Jalen Brunson miss with only 1.2 seconds remaining on the clock. Brunson led all New York scorers with 36 points, while Anunoby finished with 33 points. According to ESPN, the 29-point turnaround set a new record for the greatest comeback in NBA Finals history, surpassing the 24-point rally staged by the Boston Celtics in 2008.
The Spurs were led by Victor Wembanyama, who posted 24 points and 13 rebounds, but the team went cold from beyond the arc in the second half as the Knicks tightened their defensive rotation. The series now shifts back to San Antonio for Game 5 on Saturday, where the Knicks will have their first opportunity to clinch the title. San Antonio must now win three straight games to overcome the 3-1 deficit.
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