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Biggest comebacks in NBA Finals history: Knicks make history vs. Spurs

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|2026-06-11 03:40After trailing by 29 points, the New York Knicks beat the Spurs xx-xx, recording the biggest comeback in the NBA Finals history. The record was previously held by the Los Angeles Lakers, who beat the Boston Celtics after erasing a 24-point deficit in 2008.

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The New York Knicks made NBA history and are just one step away from their first title since 1973.

San Antonio Spurs / Schedule

The Knicks were trailing by 29 points in 3rd quarter in Game 4 against the San Antonio Spurs, but eventually won the game 107-106 thanks to OG Anunoby's tip-in with 1.2 seconds to go.

A 29-point comeback is the biggest one in NBA Finals history. The record was previously held by the Los Angeles Lakers, who also won Game 4 despite trailing by 24 points against the Boston Celtics.

However, the Celtics held their biggest lead in 1st quarter, as opposed to the Spurs, who built their largest lead in 3rd quarter.

Greatest comebacks in NBA Finals history

No. Season Team Trailed by

1. 2025-2026 New York Knicks 29 points vs. Spurs

2. 2007-2008 Los Angeles Lakers 24 points vs. Celtics

3. 1994-1995 Houston Rockets 20 points vs. Magic

4. 2010-2011 Dallas Mavericks 15 points vs. Heat

5-7. 2011-2012 Oklahoma City Thunder 13 points vs. Heat

5-8. 2005-2006 Miami Heat 13 points vs. Mavericks

5-8. 1991-1992 Chicago Bulls 13 points vs. Trail Blazers

5-8. 2023-2024 Boston Celtics 13 points vs. Mavericks

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