Historic Rally in Game 4
By Gianna Postiglione, Intern Journalist
Publication date: June 11, 2026
The New York Knicks pulled off the impossible Wednesday night, completing the largest comeback win in NBA Finals history. Facing a 29-point deficit, New York rallied to win Game 4 against the San Antonio Spurs 107-106 and move within one win of an NBA championship.
Journey Soundtracks the Celebration
“Don’t Stop Believin’” by Journey was the song that played at Madison Square Garden after the Knicks defeated the Spurs in Game 4. As the crowd sang along to “Don’t stop believin’,” most of them still in the building 10 minutes after the final buzzer, Knicks fans were elated.
Head coach Mike Brown said, “You can't replace this crowd… the vibe is hard to describe, the energy and the crowd had a lot to do with our comeback.”
One Win Away
This win gives New York a commanding 3-1 lead in the Finals, placing them one win away from becoming champions for the first time since 1973.
Anunoby Delivers the Winner
In what felt like a must-win for both squads, the defining moment came with a little over five seconds remaining. The Knicks got the ball to their captain, Jalen Brunson. His three-point attempt missed, but teammate Ogugua “OG” Anunoby secured the putback for what ultimately became the game-winning field goal.
Teammate Josh Hart praised Anunoby’s play, saying, “He’s a winning player, and he made a winning play.”
The Garden Erupts
Go New York, Go New York Go!
The crowd erupted as the Knicks took what was only their second lead of the night. For much of the game San Antonio looked dominant. They ended the first quarter with a 19-point lead and stretched the advantage to as many as 29 points during the game. However, the Knicks defense tightened up and found a way to keep the Spurs out of the paint.
Resilience Defines New York
This Knicks team has built a reputation on being resilient. After a historic 13-game winning streak and now another historic win against the Spurs, New York finds a way to win. In the second half they took this game possession by possession trying to chip away at the deficit. Knicks coach Mike Brown says their goal was to cut the deficit to 15-17 points by the third quarter in order to give themselves a shot; and that's exactly what they did.
Knicks Keep the Focus
Despite the historic victory, the Knicks know the job isn't finished yet. Looking ahead to Game 5, Brunson says that there's still a lot of work to be done.
“Our mentality has to be 0-0 the way it's been; it has to be that way. It's not over yet, not even close.”