How Knicks’ Resilience Ensured Come-Back Win Over Spurs In NBA Finals

BusinessSportsMoneyHow Knicks’ Resilience Ensured Come-Back Win Over Spurs In NBA FinalsByMark Medina,Contributor.Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. NBA reporterFollow AuthorJun 11, 2026, 02:17am EDTNEW YORK, NEW YORK - JUNE 10: OG Anunoby #8 of the New York Knicks celebrates after scoring the go-ahead basket against the San Antonio Spurs in the final seconds with Karl-Anthony Towns #32 and Jordan Clarkson #00 during the fourth quarter in Game Four of the 2026 NBA Finals at Madison Square Garden on June 10, 2026 in New York City. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)Getty ImagesTo secure an outcome that once appeared impossible, OG Anunoby performed a spectacular feat on a night the New York Knicks produced many of them.Moments after throwing an inbounds pass to the Knicks’ top closer, Anunoby darted to the basket just as Jalen Brunson threw up a 3. The ball hit the front of the rim, giving the unguarded Anunoby enough space to make one of the most spectacular plays in the Knicks’ franchise history. Anunoby cut through the lane while all five Spurs players focused on Brunson and the ball. Then, Anunoby leaped in the air and tipped the ball into the basket with 1.2 seconds left. Following their defensive stop on the Spurs’ inbounds pass, the Knicks walked off the Madison Square Garden with an unexpected prize.The Knicks prevailed with a 107-106 win over the Spurs in Game 4 of the NBA Finals on Wednesday after trailing by as many as 29 points. New York holds a 3-1 series lead and can close out in a decisive Game 5 in San Antonio on Saturday to hoist their first NBA championship trophy in 53 years. Perhaps the Spurs protect leads better in Game 5 before a supportive home crowd. Yet, the third-seeded Knicks have shown their resilience and chemistry can p...