NY Knicks Pull Off Biggest Comeback Game In NBA Finals History
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Key Points:
- The New York Knicks achieved the greatest comeback in NBA Finals history during Game 4, overcoming a 29-point deficit to take a 3-1 series lead over the San Antonio Spurs at Madison Square Garden.
- This comeback surpasses the previous record of a 24-point rally set by the Boston Celtics in the 2008 NBA Finals.
- The game-winning play featured Knicks’ forward OG Anunoby tipping in a missed three-point shot by Jalen Brunson with 1.2 seconds remaining, sealing the victory.
- The dramatic win sparked exuberant celebrations from fans and celebrities alike, including Jerry Seinfeld, Taylor Swift, Mariska Hargitay, and Timothée Chalamet, with the crowd lingering long after the game ended.
- If the Knicks win the series, it would mark their first NBA Championship in 53 years, capping off another improbable comeback story.