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New York’s 107-106 Game 4 comeback over the Spurs at Madison Square Garden underscored a shift in how titles are won: a dominant alpha isn’t required when a balanced, versatile lineup can adapt to multiple playoff matchups, with OG Anunoby potentially winning Finals MVP and the Knicks exemplifying a 'weak-link' era where depth and matchup flexibility matter as much as star power.
OG Anunoby's late tip-in with 1.2 seconds left in Game 4 of the NBA Finals gave the Knicks a one-point lead and a 3-1 edge, a moment that The New York Post adds to its list of 10 defining New York sports plays spanning legends from Bobby Thomson to The Helmet Catch, showcasing the city’s rich, cross-sport sports history.
OG Anunoby evolved from a soft-spoken, injury-plagued role player into a Knicks legend, delivering the game-winning tip-in with 1.2 seconds left in Game 4 of the NBA Finals to cap a 29-point comeback against the Spurs and solidify his status as a premier two-way star built on resilience and hard work.
Hoosier alumni celebrate OG Anunoby’s rise from Bloomington under Tom Crean to a crucial two-way star for the New York Knicks, lauding his humility and clutch play as he fuels the Knicks’ NBA Finals chase and cements his status as a Bloomington/NYC legend.
OG Anunoby’s game-winning tip-in with 1.2 seconds left gave the Knicks a 107-106 comeback win and a 3-1 series lead, vaulting him to No. 1 on the NBA Finals MVP Ladder as Towns, Brunson, Wembanyama and Dylan Harper remain central figures in the series.
Tom Crean explains OG Anunoby’s growth from an underrecruited Indiana recruit to an NBA-ready star, fueled by relentless work ethic, two-a-day workouts, and a never-satisfied mindset, culminating in a decisive Finals moment that showed he’s always ready to impact winning.
In NBA Finals Game 4, Victor Wembanyama lunged toward OG Anunoby during a screen and landed awkwardly on Anunoby's leg. No foul was called on the play, but the incident continues to fuel scrutiny of Wembanyama's physicality as New York staged a historic comeback to pull within a game of clinching the title.
The New York Knicks erased a 29-point deficit to beat the San Antonio Spurs 107-106 in Game 4 of the 2026 NBA Finals, moving 3-1 in the series and one win from their first title in 53 years, capped by OG Anunoby’s game-winning tip-in with 1.2 seconds left as Brunson spearheaded the late rally.
OG Anunoby's late offensive rebound and tap-in with 1.2 seconds left capped the Knicks' historic 29-point surge to beat the Spurs 107-106 in Game 4 of the NBA Finals; the 33-point performance and clutch play propelled New York within one win of its first title in decades.
In a pivotal NBA Finals Game 4, De’Aaron Fox opted for a contested layup with roughly 13 seconds left instead of drawing a foul, allowing OG Anunoby to block it and setting up a late Knicks tip-in that gave New York a 3-1 series lead. Barkley called the decision a boneheaded move, and Fox’s second-half turnovers compounded San Antonio’s collapse as the Spurs’ title bid hung in the balance.
The Knicks erased a 27-point halftime deficit to beat the Spurs 107-106 in Game 4, taking a 3-1 Finals lead in a historic comeback. The piece leans into a fate-driven narrative around the team, amid owner James Dolan’s distractions (including Trump attendance and post-game disputes) and praising clutch performances by Brunson (36) and Anunoby (33) as proof the Knicks are destined for the title.
OG Anunoby's game-winning tip-in and an earlier block on De'Aaron Fox sparked a postgame foul debate, though no foul was called. The Knicks edged the Spurs 107-106 to take a 3-1 series lead, with Last Two-Minute reporting likely to confirm the lack of a call as New York moves one win from its first title since 1973.
In Game 4 of the 2026 NBA Finals at Madison Square Garden, De'Aaron Fox attempted a late layup instead of letting the clock run, was blocked by OG Anunoby, and a Spurs foul on Jose Alvarado preceded Anunoby's game-winning tip for the Knicks in a 107–106 comeback victory; Fox explained he wanted to push for a three, Barkley called the decision 'dumb,' and Fox finished with 18 points, five rebounds, seven assists and four turnovers.
Down 29 points in the third quarter, the Knicks roared back behind 36 points from Jalen Brunson and a decisive late sequence from OG Anunoby—blocking a breakaway and then tipping in the game-winner with 1.2 seconds left—to beat the Spurs 107-106 and move within one win of their first NBA title since 1973. Victor Wembanyama led San Antonio with 24 points and 13 rebounds, but the comeback sealed New York's historic Game 4 win and a 3-1 series edge.
After San Antonio's 107-106 loss in Game 4 of the 2026 NBA Finals, De'Aaron Fox said his late layup attempt — blocked by OG Anunoby as he tried to outrun him to push San Antonio ahead by three — was a risky decision that stemmed from trying to extend the clock; instead, it sealed the Spurs' collapse as New York completed a 29-point comeback. Fox had a tough second half (5 points on 2-for-8 shooting, 4 turnovers in 19 minutes) as the Spurs' offense dried up following an 81-52 lead, with several teammates also struggling; while many factors contributed, Fox's late miss drew the spotlight.