The New York Knicks achieved a remarkable victory by overcoming a 29-point deficit to win 107-106 over the San Antonio Spurs, taking a commanding 3-1 lead in the NBA Finals.

The decisive moment came from OG Anunoby, whose timely tip-in off a missed Jalen Brunson three-pointer sent Madison Square Garden into a fervent celebration.

The game was filled with challenges. New York Knicks point guard Jalen Brunson took on San Antonio Spurs point guard De’Aaron Fox during a tense Game 3 at Madison Square Garden.

Karl-Anthony Towns faced adversity early with two fouls within the game’s first 62 seconds, drawing ire from Knicks fans. This shifted the game’s momentum.

The Spurs seized control with a 41-20 opening run, capitalizing when Towns was sidelined. Shooting 54% on three-pointers in the first half, the Spurs built a 76-49 halftime lead, eventually stretching it to 29 points.

However, New York refused to succumb. By cutting the deficit to 15 at the end of the third quarter, the crowd found revitalized energy.

A slow start to the fourth quarter saw San Antonio extend their lead to 20. Yet, a Knicks 13-2 run shrunk it to nine with just under seven minutes remaining. They narrowed it further to seven with 5:15 left.

With 4:32 to go, the Knicks cut the lead to four. Two minutes later, they were down by just one. Finally, the lead changed hands with 90 seconds left, sparking chaos in the arena.

Pandemonium ensued as the Spurs regained the lead with two free throws with 30.3 seconds left.

But the Knicks, known for their persistence, bounced back. Jalen Brunson registered a crucial three-point basket in the fourth quarter, energizing the crowd.

The defining play, termed by head coach Mike Brown as historic, saw San Antonio fail to execute an inbound shot, marking the loudest Madison Square Garden has ever been.

Mike Brown celebrated OG Anunoby’s tip-in as potentially the biggest play in Knicks basketball history.

The Knicks outperformed the Spurs 58-30 in scoring during the second half.