The San Antonio Spurs entered Game 5 of the 2026 NBA Finals with their season on the line, looking to avoid elimination against the New York Knicks, who hold a commanding 3-1 lead in the series.
With their backs firmly against the wall and the Madison Square Garden crowd on the verge of total heartbreak, the New York Knicks engineered an unforgettable chapter in basketball history. Facing a staggering 29-point deficit in Game 4 of the NBA Finals, the Knicks staged the largest comeback in Finals history to edge past the San Antonio Spurs 107-106.