The entire sporting world was stunned by the New York Knicks’ epic comeback against the San Antonio Spurs on Wednesday night, and the U.S. men’s national team was no different.
The Knicks pulled off the biggest comeback in NBA Finals history, rallying from a 29-point deficit to defeat the Spurs 107-106 in Game 4. The win gave the Knicks a 3-1 series lead, leaving them just one win from their first championship since 1973.
The game was sealed in dramatic fashion, with OG Anunoby tipping in Jalen Brunson’s missed 3-pointer with 1.2 seconds to go.
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Jun 10, 2026; New York, New York, USA; New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson (11) shoots against San Antonio Spurs forward Victor Wembanyama (1) in the fourth quarter during game four of the 2026 NBA Finals at Madison Square Garden.
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Jun 10, 2026; New York, New York, USA; New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson (11) shoots against San Antonio Spurs forward Victor Wembanyama (1) in the fourth quarter during game four of the 2026 NBA Finals at Madison Square Garden.
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Jalen Brunson of the New York Knicks shoots the ball against Victor Wembanyama of the San Antonio Spurs during the fourth quarter in Game Four of the 2026 NBA Finals at Madison Square Garden on June 10, 2026 in New York City.
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New York Knicks forward OG Anunoby (8) makes a game-winning tip shot against San Antonio Spurs guards Dylan Harper (2) and Devin Vassell (24) during game four of the 2026 NBA Finals in the final second of the fourth quarter at Madison Square Garden.
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New York Knicks forward Og Anunoby (8) scores on a rebound against San Antonio Spurs guard Dylan Harper (2) in the fourth quarter during game four of the 2026 NBA Finals at Madison Square Garden.
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OG Anunoby of the New York Knicks reacts after scoring the go-ahead basket against the San Antonio Spurs in the final seconds during the fourth quarter in Game Four of the 2026 NBA Finals at Madison Square Garden on June 10, 2026 in New York City.
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New York Knicks forward Og Anunoby (8) and center Karl-Anthony Towns (32) react in the fourth quarter against the San Antonio Spurs during game four of the 2026 NBA Finals at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images
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OG Anunoby (No. 8) of the New York Knicks celebrates after scoring the game-winning basket against the San Antonio Spurs in the final seconds with Karl-Anthony Towns (32) during the fourth quarter in Game Four of the 2026 NBA Finals at Madison Square Garden on June 10, 2026 in New York City.
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OG Anunoby of the New York Knicks reacts after scoring the go-ahead basket against the San Antonio Spurs in the final seconds with Karl-Anthony Towns #32 during the fourth quarter in Game Four of the 2026 NBA Finals at Madison Square Garden on June 10, 2026 in New York City.
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OG Anunoby of the New York Knicks celebrates after scoring the go-ahead basket against the San Antonio Spurs in the final seconds with Karl-Anthony Towns #32 and Jordan Clarkson #00 during the fourth quarter in Game Four of the 2026 NBA Finals at Madison Square Garden on June 10, 2026 in New York City.
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San Antonio Spurs guard Stephon Castle (5) shoots against New York Knicks guard Josh Hart (3) in the fourth quarter during game four of the 2026 NBA Finals at Madison Square Garden.
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A general view inside Madison Square Garden as the New York Knicks celebrate their 107-106 victory against the San Antonio Spurs in Game Four of the 2026 NBA Finals on June 10, 2026 in New York City.
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OG Anunoby of the New York Knicks celebrates with teammates after their 107-106 victory against the San Antonio Spurs in Game Four of the 2026 NBA Finals at Madison Square Garden on June 10, 2026 in New York City.
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Karl-Anthony Towns of the New York Knicks celebrates after his team’s 107-106 victory against the San Antonio Spurs in Game Four of the 2026 NBA Finals at Madison Square Garden on June 10, 2026 in New York City.
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Members of the New York Knicks celebrate their 107-106 victory against the San Antonio Spurs in Game Four of the 2026 NBA Finals at Madison Square Garden on June 10, 2026 in New York City.
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Taylor Swift and Mariska Hargitay react after Game Four of the 2026 NBA Finals between the San Antonio Spurs and the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden on June 10, 2026 in New York City.
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Timothée Chalamet reacts after Game Four of the 2026 NBA Finals between the San Antonio Spurs and the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden on June 10, 2026 in New York City.
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Jimmy Fallon reacts after the New York Knicks defeated the San Antonio Spurs in game four of the 2026 NBA Finals at Madison Square Garden.
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Mariska Hargitay and Taylor Swift react after the New York Knicks defeated the San Antonio Spurs in game four of the 2026 NBA Finals at Madison Square Garden.
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Kylie Jenner reacts after the New York Knicks defeated the San Antonio Spurs in game four of the 2026 NBA Finals at Madison Square Garden.
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Fans celebrate after the New York Knicks beat the San Antonio Spurs in the Game 4 of the NBA Finals, near Madison Square Garden in New York City, U.S., June 10, 2026.
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New York Knicks fans celebrate outside Madison Square Garden after their team’s Game 4 victory over the San Antonio Spurs in the NBA Finals in New York on June 10, 2026.
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New York Knicks fans celebrate in Times Square as they win Game 4 of the NBA Finals between New York Knicks and San Antonio Spurs, on June 10, 2026 in New York City. Madison Square Garden canceled its planned Game 4 watch party outside the arena after New York Knicks owner Jim Dolan criticized Mayor Zohran Mamdani and NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch over security requirements for the event.
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The USMNT was watching the game at its team hotel, just two days before it kicks off the World Cup against Paraguay at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles.
As Anunoby’s tip-in went down, the room erupted in wild scenes of celebration. Players screamed and jumped all over the furniture, tackling one another in disbelief. At the center of the action was noted Knicks fan and New York native Tyler Adams.
Several USMNT players dog-piled one another including — in a seemingly positive sign for his health — defender Chris Richards.
The Knicks will aim for a championship in Game 5 on Saturday, one day after the USMNT begins its World Cup journey.
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