OG Anunoby's tip-in joins The Post's 10 plays that best define NY sports
New York Post • • sports
Key Points:
- OG Anunoby made a historic tip-in in the final moments of NBA Finals Game 4, giving the Knicks a one-point lead and a 3-1 series advantage over the Spurs, a moment dubbed the “right hand of God” by Karl-Anthony Towns.
- The Post highlights 10 defining plays in New York sports history, including Bobby Thomson’s 1951 “Shot Heard ’Round The World” that won the Giants the NL pennant and Don Larsen’s perfect game in the 1956 World Series.
- Other iconic moments include Willis Reed’s dramatic return in the 1970 NBA Finals, Bill Buckner’s infamous error in the 1986 World Series, and the Giants’ Super Bowl 25 victory sealed by Scott Norwood’s missed field goal.
- Memorable hockey and baseball moments such as Stephane Matteau’s double-overtime goal in 1994 and Mike Piazza’s emotional 9/11 home run at Shea Stadium are also featured.
- The list also commemorates Derek Jeter’s clutch “Flip Play” in the 2001 ALDS and David Tyree’s extraordinary “Helmet Catch” in Super Bowl 42, both pivotal in New York sports lore.