NEW YORK (Diya TV) — The New York Knicks moved within one win of an NBA championship after staging the largest comeback in NBA Finals history Wednesday night, rallying from a 29-point deficit to defeat the San Antonio Spurs 107-106 in a dramatic Game 4 at Madison Square Garden.
The thrilling victory gave the Knicks a 3-1 lead in the best-of-seven NBA Finals and sent fans across New York into celebration. The team can secure its first NBA title since 1973 with a win in Game 5 on Saturday in San Antonio.
The Knicks delivered one of the most memorable performances in NBA Finals history. Trailing by 29 points earlier in the game, New York battled back and stunned the Spurs with a game-winning basket in the final 1.2 seconds.
OG Anunoby became the hero of the night. After inbounding the ball on the final possession, he reacted quickly to a missed 3-point attempt. He recovered the loose ball and tapped it into the basket for the winning score. The dramatic finish ignited a frenzy inside Madison Square Garden. Fans immediately erupted into chants of “O-G! O-G!” as teammates celebrated on the court. Knicks coach Mike Brown praised Anunoby’s effort after the game.
“It was just unbelievable,” Brown said. “It has to be the most iconic shot in the history of New York basketball.”
The atmosphere inside Madison Square Garden reflected the importance of the moment. The Knicks hosted an NBA Finals game for the first time in 27 years, drawing a star-studded crowd. Singer Taylor Swift, actor Timothée Chalamet and filmmaker Spike Lee watched from courtside seats as the Knicks completed their remarkable comeback.
Swift wore a T-shirt that read “Stevie Knicks,” a play on the team’s name and Fleetwood Mac singer Stevie Nicks. After the final buzzer, she celebrated with fans and performers on the court. The energy extended far beyond the arena. New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani reacted to the victory on social media with a single word posted in capital letters: “SPEECHLESS.”
The Knicks’ postseason success has transformed the city. Fans have packed bars, restaurants, and public spaces throughout the playoff run. Many New Yorkers see this season as a once-in-a-generation opportunity. The franchise has not appeared in the NBA Finals since 1999, when it lost to the Spurs.
The excitement has spread across the city. Landmarks have embraced the Knicks’ colors and playoff theme. The Empire State Building has highlighted the team during its postseason run, while decorations have appeared throughout Manhattan. Local fans say the atmosphere is unlike anything they have experienced before.
“The city is electric,” one fan told the BBC earlier this week.
For many younger supporters, this is their first chance to witness the Knicks competing for a championship on the sport’s biggest stage.
Despite the heartbreaking defeat, the Spurs remain alive in the series. San Antonio now faces a must-win situation entering Game 5 at home. The Spurs will need to win three consecutive games to capture the championship. While the challenge is significant, playoff history has shown that momentum can shift quickly.
San Antonio controlled much of Game 4 and built a commanding lead before New York mounted its comeback. The team will look to regroup and use its home-court advantage to extend the series. Meanwhile, the Knicks will aim to finish the job and end a championship drought that stretches back more than five decades.
A victory Saturday would secure one of the most celebrated titles in franchise history. It would also complete a remarkable turnaround for a team that entered the season with modest expectations and now stands on the verge of NBA glory. For now, New York can savor a historic night. The Knicks delivered an unforgettable comeback, a dramatic finish, and a victory that moved them one step closer to a long-awaited championship.
