The New York Knicks mounted a historic comeback on Wednesday, overcoming a 29-point deficit to defeat the San Antonio Spurs 107-106 in Game 4 of the NBA Finals.
The win gives the Knicks a 3-1 lead in the series.
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San Antonio dominated the first quarter, scoring 41 points and building a 19-point lead.
The Spurs have held a double-digit advantage in the opening period of every game in the 2026 Finals.
The Knicks turned the game around in the second half, outscoring the Spurs 58-30.
Jalen Brunson led New York with 36 points, while OG Anunoby added 33 points on 10-of-15 shooting.
Wembanyama Nears Suspension
The game grew tense in the third quarter when Victor Wembanyama hit Karl-Anthony Towns in the jaw with his elbow.
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Officials reviewed the play and assessed a Flagrant 1 foul, giving New York two free throws.
Wembanyama now has three flagrant foul points in the postseason, following a Flagrant 2 in the second round.
Under NBA rules, one more flagrant point would trigger an automatic one-game suspension.
SNY Knicks reported on the play, noting Wembanyama is one flagrant foul point away from a suspension.
The NBA had reviewed a shove by Wembanyama against Jalen Brunson in Game 3 but did not upgrade it to a flagrant foul.
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Game 5 of the NBA Finals is scheduled next in the championship series.
