NBA FinalsHistoric ComebackJun 13, 2026, 1:15 AM· #12 of 405 in sports

Knicks Complete Largest Comeback in NBA Finals History to Take 3-1 Lead Over Spurs

The New York Knicks erased a 29-point deficit to defeat the San Antonio Spurs 107-106 in Game 4 of the NBA Finals, moving within one win of their first championship since 1973.

By Factlen Editorial Team

Knicks Championship Believers 45%Historical & Neutral Observers 30%Spurs Resilience Camp 25%
Knicks Championship Believers
Focuses on New York's momentum, historic comeback, and dominant closeout history.
Historical & Neutral Observers
Focuses on the statistical magnitude of the comeback and the series' razor-thin margins.
Spurs Resilience Camp
Focuses on San Antonio's youth, Wembanyama's confidence, and their ability to build massive leads.

What's not represented

  • · Long-suffering Knicks fans who have waited 53 years for a title
  • · Spurs fans reacting to the historic collapse

Why this matters

The Knicks' historic 29-point comeback not only shatters NBA Finals records but places one of sports' most storied franchises on the brink of ending a 53-year championship drought, fundamentally altering the legacy of this New York roster.

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