Knicks pull off historic NBA Finals comeback over Spurs
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 11, 2026, 2:16 PM
Last updated Jun 11, 2026
The New York Knicks achieved a historic comeback in the NBA Finals against the San Antonio Spurs on June 11, 2026. Trailing by 29 points at one stage and down by 27 at halftime, the Knicks rallied to win, taking a 3-1 series lead. Manu Ginobili, the Spurs legend, prematurely expressed confidence in a Spurs victory on social media, only to witness the Knicks’ unprecedented turnaround. The Knicks' comeback marks the largest in NBA Finals history, showcasing their resilience in a pivotal game.
- •Knicks trailed by 29 points at one point.
- •They were down 27 points at halftime.
- •The Knicks reduced the deficit to 15 by the end of the third quarter.
- •Manu Ginobili tweeted confident messages before the comeback.
- •Knicks now lead the series 3-1.
- 2:16 PMYahoo Sports — Spurs legend Manu Ginobili jumped the gun before historic Knicks comeback
"Manu was feeling quite confident for a little while.
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