Knicks One Win Away From Glory as Spurs Fight to Keep NBA Finals Alive

The 2026 NBA Finals have delivered everything basketball fans could ask for—drama, heartbreak, historic comebacks, and superstar performances. Now, the series shifts back to San Antonio with the New York Knicks holding a commanding 3-1 lead over the San Antonio Spurs and sitting just one win away from their first NBA championship since 1973.

Game 4 instantly became one of the most memorable contests in NBA Finals history. The Spurs appeared to be in complete control, building a massive 29-point lead before the Knicks stormed back in stunning fashion. Led by Jalen Brunson and a playoff career-high performance from OG Anunoby, New York completed the largest comeback ever seen in an NBA Finals game, winning 107-106 and sending Madison Square Garden into a frenzy.

Despite trailing in the series, the Spurs remain dangerous. Victor Wembanyama continues to be a dominant force on both ends of the floor, and San Antonio will have the advantage of playing at home in a must-win Game 5. Oddsmakers still view the Spurs as slight favorites to extend the series, proving just how competitive this matchup has been despite New York’s lead.

The series has been defined by razor-thin margins, clutch performances, and momentum swings. The Knicks stole the first two games in San Antonio before the Spurs answered in Game 3. However, New York’s incredible comeback in Game 4 may have shifted the emotional edge firmly in their favor.

Now the question is simple: Can the Spurs make history and climb back from a 3-1 deficit, or will the Knicks finally end a championship drought that has lasted more than five decades?
Game 5 tips off Saturday night with basketball history on the line.