New York Knicks rally past San Antonio Spurs in historic NBA Finals comeback

The New York Knicks erased a 29‑point deficit in the second half to defeat the San Antonio Spurs 107‑106 in Game 4 of the 2026 NBA Finals at Madison Square Garden, giving them a 3‑1 series lead and their first potential championship in 53 years. Jalen Brunson scored 36 points and delivered the go‑ahead basket with just over a minute left, while OG Anunoby contributed 33 points and the decisive shot.

The game set digital records, becoming the most viral NBA contest ever. Ripple Analytics reported more than 3 billion views across social platforms within 24 hours, making it the most streamed NBA Finals game on X, the top‑watched NBA highlight on YouTube, and the most‑watched television broadcast of the Finals since Michael Jordan’s 1998 title run. Searches for “NBA Finals”, “New York Knicks” and “San Antonio Spurs” also surged to historic highs.