Og Anunoby Clutch Shot Seals Knicks Victory In NBA Finals Game 4

OG Anunoby’s last-second tip-in gives the New York Knicks a 3-1 lead over the San Antonio Spurs, after a 107-106 victory in Game 4 of the NBA Finals, capping a 29-point fightback that sets a new record for the largest comeback in NBA Finals history and reshapes the narrative of New York basketball.

The Knicks trail by 27 at half-time yet overturn that gap, achieving the biggest half-time deficit recovery in any NBA playoff game. Jalen Brunson finishes with 36 points and drives the offence throughout, while Anunoby supplies 33 points and delivers the decisive basket following crucial defence on De’Aaron Fox in the closing seconds.

Mike Brown does not hide the scale of the moment, praising both the technique and timing of Anunoby’s winner. Brown says:

"It's unbelievable, Brown said. You know, the tip, how he had to control it and tip it in, and then like I said, you know, that has to be the most iconic shot in the history of New York basketball. "

Before the late collapse, the Spurs appear in complete control, building that 29-point cushion and pouring in 76 points before the interval. New York then tightens defence after the break, slowing San Antonio’s offence and chipping away steadily, turning what seems a decisive margin into a narrow defeat for the Western Conference champions.

The dramatic scoring swing places San Antonio alone in league history. The Spurs are the only team to score at least 76 points in a first half, then manage 30 or fewer after the interval, across any NBA game, covering both regular season and playoff contests, underlining how sharply momentum turns during this Finals clash.

The main scoring and comeback numbers from Game 4 are shown below for clarity and comparison with NBA records, highlighting Brunson and Anunoby’s production, the half-time deficit, and the overall swing that propels the New York Knicks towards a possible championship clinch in the NBA Finals.

The statistical note from OptaSTATS captures the rare scoring pattern by the Spurs during Game 4, emphasising the contrast between a free-flowing first half and a restricted second half, which allows the New York Knicks to mount their record NBA Finals comeback against a San Antonio team that had controlled most early possessions.

The Spurs are the only team in NBA history to have: 76 or more points in the first half 30 or fewer points in the second half .in any game, regular season or playoffs. pic.twitter.com/MrpQe6x3PnOptaSTATS (@OptaSTATS) June 11, 2026

Anunoby’s influence stretches beyond the final basket. With New York down late, Anunoby blocks De’Aaron Fox at the rim to keep the game within reach, then reacts quickest when Brunson’s three-point attempt misses, guiding the ball back in off the glass with less than two seconds remaining, giving the Knicks their first lead since early possessions.

Across the series, Anunoby averages 23.8 points on 58% shooting, numbers that show efficiency at both the arc and inside. Reflecting on New York’s mentality and repeated rallies, Anunoby says: "We know it's a game of runs, said Anunoby, who is averaging 23.8 points on 58% shooting this series. We're a resilient group. We've been through a lot. We've come back plenty of times when we're behind. Just staying with it, weathering the storm, not being too down or angry or frustrated. Just staying with it, cut down to 18, cut it down to six, push it through. It's a 48-minute game, just play 'til the end. "

With Game 4 secured, the Knicks now hold a 3-1 advantage in the NBA Finals, standing one win from the title. The combination of Brunson’s scoring, Anunoby’s two-way impact, and a defence that limits San Antonio to 30 second-half points positions New York to chase the franchise’s first championship since 1973.