Down 29, Somehow Won: Photos From the Knicks’ Miracle Finals Comeback

Did You Stay Up for It?

If you turned off the TV before halftime Wednesday night, nobody could blame you.

The Knicks looked finished. Dead in the water. Down by as many as 29 points against the Spurs in Game 1 of the NBA Finals.

No team in Finals history had ever come back from a deficit larger than 24 points, and early in the fourth quarter, New York still trailed by 20. At that moment, ESPN's win probability gave the Knicks just a 0.4% chance of pulling off the comeback.

Then Came the Miracle

Jalen Brunson put the team on his back, finishing with 36 points as the Knicks chipped away possession by possession. With the game hanging in the balance, OG Anunoby delivered the moment Knicks fans will never forget, tipping in the game-winning basket with just 1.2 seconds remaining to complete a stunning 107-106 victory.

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Many New Yorkers woke up Thursday morning, checked the score, and probably thought they were dreaming.

Knicks in Five

From the frustration of a 29-point hole to the euphoria of one of the greatest comebacks in NBA Finals history, this game had everything: superstar performances, celebrity sightings, emotional reactions, and a finish that will be talked about for decades.

Check out our gallery from one of the most incredible sporting events you'll ever see.

Knicks in 5, baby.