Knicks Win Game 4 With Last-Second Tip-In
The New York Knicks beat the San Antonio Spurs in Game 4 of the NBA Finals. The game was at Madison Square Garden in New York.
OG Anunoby scored a tip-in with 1.2 seconds left. The final score was 107-106.
The Knicks had been losing by 29 points earlier in the game. This is the largest comeback in NBA Finals history.
Jalen Brunson scored 36 points and Anunoby added 33. The crowd went from quiet and sad to loud and excited.
Celebrities Taylor Swift and Timothée Chalamet were there to watch. After the win Swift led a surprise pep rally inside the arena.
The Knicks now lead the series 3-1. They need one more win to claim their first NBA title since 1973. Game 5 is Saturday night in San Antonio, Texas.
Klear Note — The NBA Finals is basketball's championship series. The first team to win four games wins the title. The Knicks haven't won since 1973, over 50 years ago.
Key Terms 3
- tip-in A basket scored by tapping a missed shot into the hoop
- NBA Finals The championship series deciding the best basketball team in America
- pep rally A loud celebration meant to excite and energize a crowd