Game 4 of the 2026 NBA Finals saw the New York Knicks erase a 29-point first-half deficit and outlast the San Antonio Spurs 107–106 in a dramatic finish that flipped the game’s momentum and reshaped the series narrative.
The Knicks survived a first half dominated by San Antonio, then clawed their way back possession by possession before taking full control late in the fourth quarter to complete one of the biggest comebacks of the Finals.
The San Antonio Spurs looked in complete command early, overwhelming New York with pace, defensive pressure, and efficient scoring. Their lead ballooned to as many as 29 points as they consistently turned stops into transition opportunities and forced the Knicks into difficult half-court possessions.
Victor Wembanyama led the Spurs’ first-half surge with 24 points, anchoring the paint defensively while finishing efficiently around the rim and from midrange. His presence disrupted New York’s interior rhythm and limited second-chance opportunities.
Dylan Harper added 21 points, 4 rebounds, and 3 assists, pushing the tempo and helping San Antonio maintain full control through the opening half.
At halftime, the Spurs appeared firmly in control and on track to even the series.
But the New York Knicks responded after the break with sustained defensive pressure and improved execution that gradually shifted momentum. The comeback did not come in one run, but through steady stops, transition baskets, and consistent shot-making that cut into the lead possession by possession.
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Jalen Brunson led the charge with a standout performance, finishing with 36 points, 5 rebounds, and 7 assists, repeatedly breaking down the Spurs’ defense and controlling the pace during critical stretches of the rally.
OG Anunoby added 33 points, 4 rebounds, and 1 assist, providing key scoring bursts that kept New York’s momentum alive as the deficit shrank.
By the end of the third quarter, the Knicks had completely erased the 29-point gap, turning a one-sided game into a tightly contested Finals battle.
In the fourth quarter, New York carried that momentum into a closing push, tightening defensively and executing more efficiently in half-court sets. The Knicks surged ahead late and held on through the final possessions to complete the comeback.
Despite strong performances from Wembanyama (24 points) and Harper (21-4-3), San Antonio could not withstand New York’s second-half surge. The Knicks, led by Brunson’s 36-5-7 and Anunoby’s 33-4-1, walked away with a statement Game 4 win after overturning a 29-point deficit on the Finals stage.
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