Knicks Rally From 29 Down to Beat Spurs 107-106 as Hargitay Hugs Brunson

Q: Beyond celebrity fans, what key player performance sealed the Knicks' historic 29-point comeback victory in the NBA Finals?

OG Anunoby’s late-game sequence sealed the Knicks’ historic 29-point comeback. With 1.2 seconds left, Anunoby delivered the decisive play by tipping in the game-winner to give New York a 107-106 lead over San Antonio. He also made a crucial defensive stop moments earlier, blocking De’Aaron Fox in the final seconds, and finished with 33 points, making him central to the comeback beyond the celebrity celebration around the team. Jalen Brunson was the Knicks’ top scorer with 36 points and drove much of the rally, but Anunoby’s final tip-in was the play that directly secured the win. An additional key detail from the closing sequence was Karl-Anthony Towns’ disruption of the Spurs’ final inbound pass, which burned precious time and prevented San Antonio from getting off a clean last shot.

Q: After a 53-year drought, can the Knicks overcome their underdog odds to finally clinch the NBA championship in Game 5?

Yes. The Knicks are well positioned to clinch the NBA title in Game 5, even if the betting market still makes them underdogs on the road. New York leads the Finals 3-1 after a 107-106 Game 4 win built on a historic 29-point comeback, with Jalen Brunson scoring 36 and OG Anunoby delivering the winning tip-in. That gives the Knicks both the series edge and a major psychological advantage: they need one win, while San Antonio must now respond to a collapse on the biggest stage. The underdog label is real for Game 5. San Antonio is favored by about 5.5 points at home, and the Spurs were one of the league’s strongest home teams. That makes the closeout difficult, especially in a hostile arena. But the broader evidence favors New York more than the single-game odds do. The Knicks have been one of the playoffs’ best teams statistically, with an elite offensive rating, strong wing defense, and major frontcourt depth around Brunson, Anunoby, Karl-Anthony Towns and Mitchell Robinson. They have also traveled well, covering eight straight road games, and enter Game 5 healthy. Brunson’s shot creation and Anunoby’s two-way impact have been central all series. San Antonio still has the talent to force a Game 6, especially at home, but New York has the clearer path. With a 3-1 lead, momentum from Game 4, and multiple matchup advantages, the Knicks have a strong chance to overcome the odds and end their 53-year championship drought in Game 5.

3 articles · Updated · New York Post · Jun 11

OG Anunoby’s go-ahead tip-in with 1.2 seconds left capped a Knicks comeback from 29 points down for a 107-106 win over San Antonio at Madison Square Garden.
Jalen Brunson scored a game-high 36 points, then was embraced on court by Mariska Hargitay, who told him, “I love you so much, I’m so happy!”
Hargitay also hugged Brunson’s father, Rick Brunson — a Knicks assistant and member of the 1999 Finals team — in a celebration captured on video by actor Ben Stiller.
The actress has recently called Brunson “magnificent” and “my inspiration,” and was again in celebrity row with Taylor Swift, Este Haim and Alana Haim wearing matching “Stevie Knicks” shirts.
New York can now close out the series in Game 5 on Saturday in San Antonio.