Knicks complete historic comeback to take 3-1 NBA Finals lead over Spurs
New York overcomes 29-point deficit in largest Finals comeback, moving to the brink of the championship with a star-studded crowd at Madison Square Garden.
The New York Knicks have secured a commanding 3-1 series lead in the NBA Finals after completing a record-breaking comeback against the San Antonio Spurs in Game 4. Overturning a 29-point deficit to win by a single point, the victory marks the largest comeback in NBA Finals history and moves the franchise to the brink of the championship.
The match, held at a sold-out Madison Square Garden, drew significant public attention and a star-studded audience. Celebrities in attendance included Taylor Swift, Michael J. Fox, Ben Stiller, Adam Sandler, Tracy Morgan, and Nas. The Knicks’ return to the NBA Finals for the first time since 1999 has transformed each game into one of the most sought-after events in New York, attracting actors, musicians, and athletes eager to witness the action.
Taylor Swift attended the game after travelling cross-country from Los Angeles, where she had performed at the world premiere of “Toy Story 5” on Tuesday. This marked the second NBA playoff game Swift has attended this postseason; she previously sat courtside at the Eastern Conference finals game between the Knicks and the Cleveland Cavaliers on May 23 alongside her fiancé, NFL star Travis Kelce.
The victory reversed the narrative following Game 3, where the Spurs had tied the series with a record-breaking win that snapped the Knicks’ 13-game winning streak. Game 3 had been marred by controversy, including an upheld flagrant foul on Knicks centre Mitchell Robinson and foul trouble for Karl-Anthony Towns, which hampered New York’s offensive rhythm.
Delirious fans at Madison Square Garden celebrated the improbable turnaround, singing along to Journey’s “Don’t Stop Believin’” as the team moved to the brink of a title. The series now shifts to San Antonio for Game 5, with the Knicks holding the advantage.
