The San Antonio Spurs clawed their way back into the NBA Finals with a thrilling Game 4 victory over the New York Knicks on Tuesday night, avoiding a sweep and sending the series back to San Antonio.
Led by a dominant performance from their veteran core, the Spurs rallied from an early deficit to secure a 112-105 win at Madison Square Garden. The victory cut the Knicks' series lead to 3-1, giving the Spurs a lifeline in the best-of-seven championship series.
"We knew what was at stake," said Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich. "Our guys showed tremendous heart and resilience. This team has been counted out before, and we're not done yet."
The Spurs' offense found its rhythm in the second half, shooting over 55% from the field. Key contributions came from the usual suspects, but it was the bench unit that provided the spark, outscoring the Knicks' reserves by a wide margin.
On the other side, the Knicks struggled to contain the Spurs' ball movement and saw their own offensive efficiency dip in crucial moments. Despite a late-game surge, they could not complete the comeback.
Game 5 is scheduled for Thursday night in San Antonio, where the Spurs will look to continue their momentum and force a Game 6 back in New York.