Knicks rally from 29 down to lead Spurs 3-1 in Finals
4 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 14, 2026, 1:55 AM
Last updated Jun 14, 2026
The New York Knicks staged a historic comeback against the San Antonio Spurs, winning 107-106 in Game 4 of the NBA Finals at Madison Square Garden. The Spurs led by 29 points in the second quarter but were outscored in the second half, managing only 30 points after halftime. OG Anunoby's tip-in with 1.2 seconds remaining secured the victory. Jalen Brunson played a key role, scoring to give the Knicks their first lead late in the game. The win puts the Knicks one victory away from their first championship since 1973, with Game 5 scheduled for San Antonio on Saturday.
- •Knicks overcome 29-point deficit in Game 4
- •OG Anunoby scores winning basket with 1.2 seconds left
- •Knicks lead series 3-1, need one win for title
- •Victor Wembanyama led Spurs with 24 points
- •Game 5 set for Saturday in San Antonio
- 1:55 AMYahoo Sports — Charles Barkley clarifies Spurs ‘dumbest basketball team’ comments after NBA coaches call him
- 12:07 PMYahoo Sports — Spurs labelled ‘dumbest basketball team in the history of civilisation’ after historic Knicks comeback
- 6:58 AMYahoo Sports — Knicks beat Spurs after record NBA Finals comeback
- 6:58 AMBBC Sport — Knicks beat Spurs after record NBA Finals comeback
"After the New York Knicks completed a historic comeback to take down the San Antonio Spurs 115-111 in Game 4 of the 2026 NBA Finals, ESPN Inside the NBA analyst Charles Barkley unloaded on the Spurs. Barkley referred to San Antonio as “the dumbest basketball team in the history of civilization” after their historic collapse.…
"NBA legend Charles Barkley brands the San Antonio Spurs "the dumbest basketball team in the history of civilisation" after the New York Knicks move 3-1 ahead of the San Antonio Spurs.
"NBA legend Charles Barkley brands the San Antonio Spurs "the dumbest basketball team in the history of civilisation" after the New York Knicks move 3-1 ahead of the San Antonio Spurs.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 14, 2026, 1:55 AMCharles Barkley clarifies Spurs ‘dumbest basketball team’ comments after NBA coaches call him
After the New York Knicks completed a historic comeback to take down the San Antonio Spurs 115-111 in Game 4 of the 2026 NBA Finals, ESPN Inside the NBA analyst Charles Barkley unloaded on the Spurs. Barkley referred to San Antonio as “the dumbest basketball team in the history of civilization” after their historic collapse.…
- Yahoo SportsJun 11, 2026, 12:07 PMSpurs labelled ‘dumbest basketball team in the history of civilisation’ after historic Knicks comeback
The Spurs squandered a 29-point lead, the biggest in NBA Finals history, as the Knicks moved within a game of the title, leading to Charles Barkley slating San Antonio
- Yahoo SportsJun 11, 2026, 6:58 AMKnicks beat Spurs after record NBA Finals comeback
NBA legend Charles Barkley brands the San Antonio Spurs "the dumbest basketball team in the history of civilisation" after the New York Knicks move 3-1 ahead of the San Antonio Spurs.
- BBC SportJun 11, 2026, 6:58 AMKnicks beat Spurs after record NBA Finals comeback
NBA legend Charles Barkley brands the San Antonio Spurs "the dumbest basketball team in the history of civilisation" after the New York Knicks move 3-1 ahead of the San Antonio Spurs.
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