Knicks rally in Game 4, change momentum of NBA Finals
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 11, 2026, 7:30 PM
Last updated Jun 11, 2026
The New York Knicks won Game 4 against the San Antonio Spurs, shifting the series dynamics. Trailing by 29 points, New York mounted a comeback, with Jalen Brunson scoring 36 points to lead the charge. After facing criticism and pressure, the Knicks' performance altered the emotional climate of the Finals as they moved within one win of claiming the championship. Stephen A. Smith commented on the significant turnaround, indicating he initially believed the Knicks had faltered in the series.
- •Knicks overcome a 29-point deficit in Game 4.
- •Jalen Brunson scores 36 points to spearhead the comeback.
- •Series momentum shifts as Knicks lead 3-1.
- •Stephen A. Smith initially thought Knicks were done for the series.
- •Game 5 could secure the championship for New York.
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"The New York Knicks did not just win Game 4 at Madison Square Garden. They changed the whole emotional temperature of the NBA Finals in one night.
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