OG Anunoby redirected Jalen Brunson’s missed three-pointer into the basket with 1.2 seconds left, giving New York a 107-106 victory over San Antonio after one of the most dramatic reversals in NBA postseason history.

The Spurs had led by 29 during the third quarter and carried a 76-49 advantage into halftime. Their 27-point margin was the largest ever held at the break by a visiting team in a Finals game, according to the supplied reports.

New York changed the contest after intermission. San Antonio scored only 30 points in the second half, compared with 76 before the break. The Knicks reduced the gap to 90-75 through three quarters, then faced a 95-75 score with 9:33 remaining. ESPN’s live model gave them a 0.4% chance of winning at that stage.

Brunson finally put New York ahead, 105-104, with 1 minute 22 seconds to play. San Antonio regained the advantage on two Stephon Castle free throws. On the decisive possession, Brunson’s long attempt hit the front rim and Anunoby reached up with his right hand to guide in the rebound.

Brunson finished with 36 points, seven assists and five rebounds. Anunoby scored a playoff career-high 33. They became the first Knicks teammates to each record at least 30 points in the same Finals game. Victor Wembanyama led the Spurs with 24 points and 13 rebounds.

The scale of the recovery set a championship-round benchmark. ESPN, citing the Elias Sports Bureau, described it as the largest Finals comeback since at least 1971. Other supplied reports called it the biggest ever, noting that the previous recognized mark was Boston’s recovery from 24 down against the Los Angeles Lakers in 2008.

The result put New York ahead 3-1 in the best-of-seven matchup. The Knicks needed one more win for their first title since 1973, with the next game scheduled in San Antonio on Saturday night.

The record describes the size of the deficit New York erased; it does not mean the Knicks trailed by 29 at the final change. They entered the fourth quarter 15 behind and completed the turnaround only in the closing moments.