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Knicks Erase 29-Point Deficit, Edge Spurs 107-106

6/11/2026

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Summary

Knicks Complete Comeback

The New York Knicks rallied to beat the San Antonio Spurs 107-106, completing a 29-point comeback and erasing an 81-52 deficit with 9:40 left in the third quarter.
Jalen Brunson scored 36 points as OG Anunoby added 33 and delivered the game-winning tip-in.
Victor Wembanyama posted 24 points, 13 rebounds and three blocks as the Spurs set a Finals record with 14 three-pointers and 76 points at halftime.

Summary

Spurs Collapse

Charles Barkley called the Spurs “the dumbest basketball team in history” on Inside the NBA.
Shaquille O'Neal said the Spurs “played terrible basketball” and grew too comfortable with their lead.
Former players Kenny “The Jet” Smith and Draymond Green expressed bafflement at the Game 4 collapse.
Victor Wembanyama said the Spurs will learn from the collapse as they return to San Antonio trailing 3-1.

Summary

Knicks Secure

The Spurs were outscored 32-16 in the fourth quarter, exposing a drop in output as Victor Wembanyama missed almost every shot.
De’Aaron Fox took a layup with under 15 seconds left instead of drawing a foul and missed three late shots, extending the scoring drought.
Stephon Castle stepped out of bounds, turned the ball over and failed to box out OG Anunoby, letting the Knicks’ wing secure the decisive put-back.

Summary

Knicks Rest Edge

Knicks entered Game 4 with 821 postseason minutes, about 200 fewer than the Spurs’ 1,018, giving them a rest advantage.
New York’s bench outscored San Antonio’s reserves 77-64 in the first three Finals games, a +13 point differential.
Game 4 is set for 8:30 p.m. ET on Wednesday, June 10, and will stream on ABC and Fubo.

History

Historical Context

In 1999 the San Antonio Spurs captured their first NBA title, beating the New York Knicks 4-1 as Tim Duncan averaged 21.1 points, 11.4 rebounds and 2.5 blocks while veteran David Robinson added 15.8 points and 10 rebounds. The victory ended a three-year Lakers dynasty and marked Robinson’s retirement as a champion, launching the Spurs’ future dynasty.

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Knicks Complete Comeback

The New York Knicks rallied to beat the San Antonio Spurs 107-106, completing a 29-point comeback and erasing an 81-52 deficit with 9:40 left in the third quarter.
Jalen Brunson scored 36 points as OG Anunoby added 33 and delivered the game-winning tip-in.
Victor Wembanyama posted 24 points, 13 rebounds and three blocks as the Spurs set a Finals record with 14 three-pointers and 76 points at halftime.

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