Greatest Comeback in NBA Finals History: Knicks Erase 29-Point Deficit

The Greatest Comeback in NBA Finals History: Knicks Erase 29-Point Deficit If you turned off Game 4 of the NBA Finals in the third quarter, you missed history. The New York Knicks, trailing by 29 points to the San Antonio Spurs, pulled off the largest comeback in NBA Finals history to win and take a commanding 3-1 series lead. How Did They Do It? With 9:33 remaining, San Antonio's win probability was a staggering 99.6%. The Knicks had a 1-in-250 chance. But behind the resilience of Jalen Brunson and a game-sealing defensive effort from Karl-Anthony Towns, New York clawed back. The climax? OG Anunoby's game-winning putback in the final seconds that sent Madison Square Garden into absolute pandemonium. It was a 29-point turnaround that has left the Spurs shell-shocked and the Knicks one win away from their first championship in 53 years. Coach Mike Brown called it "the most iconic shot in the history of New York basketball." Brunson himself said it simply: "We have a superstar in our locker room." The Garden, a building that has been the site of so much sports heartache over the years, was converted into a Garden of Dreams. The Betting Fallout Here's what makes this even wilder from a betting perspective: the Knicks were trailing by so much that live bettors who grabbed them at massive plus-money odds made an absolute killing. If you had the guts to take the Knicks live when they were down 29, you were looking at astronomical payouts. Game 5 Betting Outlook The series shifts back to San Antonio for Game 5 on Saturday (8:30 PM ET, ABC). Despite the historic collapse, oddsmakers are still backing the home team: - Spread: Spurs -5.5 - Moneyline: Spurs -196 / Knicks +163 - Over/Under: 216.5 points Can Victor Wembanyama and the Spurs bounce back, or is this Knicks team truly a team of destiny? The momentum is entirely in New York's corner, but closing out a series on the road against a desperate team is never easy. History says 3-1 leads are virtually insurmountable, but this series has been razor-thin — the Knicks have outscored the Spurs by just eight total points across four games. --- Related reading: - Knicks Comeback Turns Game 5 Into a Price Trap - Knicks-Spurs Game 4 Is a Finals Market Stress Test - Spurs Game 3 Win Reopens Finals Price