Anunoby's tip-in puts Knicks one win away from NBA title
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 12, 2026, 9:24 PM
Last updated Jun 12, 2026
OG Anunoby scored the game-winning tip-in with seconds remaining, leading the New York Knicks to a 107-106 victory over the San Antonio Spurs in game four of the NBA Finals. The win comes after a historic comeback where the Knicks trailed by 29 points. Anunoby expressed gratitude for the attention, comparing his moment to other iconic New York sports plays. The Knicks now hold a 3-1 series lead as they prepare for game five in San Antonio on Saturday.
- •Anunoby's tip-in sealed a historic comeback for the Knicks.
- •The Knicks have a 3-1 lead in the best-of-seven championship series.
- •Team prepares for game five against the Spurs on Saturday.
- 9:24 PMYahoo Sports — 'Really cool' - Anunoby's low-key response to tip-in frenzy
"OG Anunoby, who sent New York into a frenzy with a game-winning tip-in that put the Knicks on the brink of the NBA title, says he's "grateful" to suddenly find himself among the city's sports pantheon.It evoked injured Knicks captain Willis Reed's inspiring performance in game seven of the 1970 NBA Finals and David Tyree's "helmet catch" from quarterback Eli Manning in the New York Giants' game-winning final drive in Super Bowl 42.
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