New York Knicks stage biggest comeback in NBA finals history
Key takeaways
- The New York Knicks mounted the largest comeback in NBA Finals history on Wednesday, rallying from 29 points down to edge the San Antonio Spurs 107-106 and move within one win of the championship.
- OG Anunoby tipped in the miss of Jalen Brunson’s long 3-point attempt with 1.2 seconds remaining to complete the rally, giving the Knicks a 3-1 lead and three chances to win the championship.
- It looked impossible early, when the Spurs rolled to a 27-point halftime lead.
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The New York Knicks mounted the largest comeback in NBA Finals history on Wednesday, rallying from 29 points down to edge the San Antonio Spurs 107-106 and move within one win of the championship. OG Anunoby's tip-in with 1.2 seconds remaining sealed the victory, giving New York a 3-1 series lead.
By: FRANCE 24 Victor Wembanyama of the Spurs attempts to bother OG Anunoby of the Knicks during Game 3 of the NBA Finals, June 8, 2026, in New York © SAUL LOEB, AFP The New York Knicks made a record comeback from 29 points down and moved to the brink of their first championship since 1973 by beating the San Antonio Spurs 107-106 on Wednesday night.
OG Anunoby tipped in the miss of Jalen Brunson’s long 3-point attempt with 1.2 seconds remaining to complete the rally, giving the Knicks a 3-1 lead and three chances to win the championship.