Manhattan Declares June 11 OG Anunoby Day After 33-Point Knicks Finals Rally

Q: After a miracle comeback, can the Knicks finally end their 53-year title drought?

Yes. After Game 4, the Knicks are in their strongest position in decades to end the franchise’s 53-year championship drought. The reason is simple: they lead the NBA Finals 3-1 and need only one more win. Historically, that is a dominant position. In NBA Finals history, teams that go up 3-1 almost always finish the job; only one has failed to do so. New York also has three chances to clinch, beginning with Game 5 in San Antonio. What makes this feel more than just a statistical edge is the way the Knicks got here. Their 107-106 win over the Spurs was the largest comeback in NBA Finals history, erasing a 29-point deficit. OG Anunoby’s last-second tip-in, along with his playoff career-high 33 points, gave New York not only a victory but a major psychological lift. Jalen Brunson’s 36 points and the team’s repeated ability to recover from deficits have reinforced the idea that this roster can withstand pressure. The broader context also favors New York. This is the deepest and most balanced Knicks team in a generation, built around Brunson and strengthened by Anunoby, Karl-Anthony Towns, Mikal Bridges and Josh Hart. Under first-year coach Mike Brown, the club has shown resilience and late-game composure throughout the postseason. The title is not secured yet, and San Antonio still has home court in Game 5 and nothing to lose. But based on the series score, history and current form, the Knicks are now clear favorites to finally finish it.

3 articles · Updated · Bleacher Report · Jun 11

June 11, 2026 was proclaimed "OG Anunoby Day" in Manhattan after the Knicks forward tipped in the winning basket with under six seconds left in Game 4 of the NBA Finals.
That put New York ahead after Jalen Brunson missed a deep 3-pointer, capping the largest comeback in NBA Finals history from 29 points down in the third quarter.
Anunoby finished with a playoff career-high 33 points, shooting 10-of-15 from the field and 7-of-9 from 3-point range.
The win gave the Knicks a 3-1 series lead over San Antonio, with Anunoby saying the team stayed resilient and kept chipping away through the Spurs' runs.