The New York Knicks have taken a commanding 3-1 lead in the 2026 NBA Finals after erasing a 29-point deficit to defeat the San Antonio Spurs 105-104 at Madison Square Garden. The victory marks one of the greatest comebacks in league history.
San Antonio dominated early, building a 76-49 halftime lead behind 54% three-point shooting and early foul trouble for Karl-Anthony Towns. The Spurs maintained a 90-75 advantage entering the fourth quarter and still led by 20 points with under nine minutes remaining.
New York mounted a furious rally, outscoring San Antonio 30-14 in the final period. OG Anunoby secured the win with a critical tip-in with 1.2 seconds left after Jalen Brunson missed a potential game-winning three-pointer. The Spurs failed to get a shot off on the ensuing inbound, sealing the historic comeback.
The Knicks now stand one victory away from an NBA championship, having demonstrated unprecedented resilience in back-to-back elimination-style performances at home.