NBA Finals: Spurs hit record 14 3-pointers in dominant first half before blowing 29-point lead to Knicks in Game 4

The San Antonio Spurs opened Game 4 of the NBA Finals with a dominant first half at Madison Square Garden, establishing a 76-49 lead over the New York Knicks. Their offensive surge included a record 14 made three-pointers in the opening 24 minutes, the most in NBA Finals history, with Devin Vassell leading the way by hitting all four of his attempts. Victor Wembanyama contributed 16 points and six rebounds but went just 1-of-5 from deep, while the Knicks managed only 15 total field goals in the half. Despite the massive deficit, the Knicks rallied aggressively in the second half, cutting the lead to single digits before securing a 107-106 victory. OG Anunoby delivered a career-high 33 points, including a clutch tip-in in the final seconds that sealed the win. The Spurs, who struggled to maintain their offensive rhythm, made just three additional three-pointers after halftime, while Jalen Brunson scored 36 points to lead the comeback. The loss marks the first time in NBA Finals history that a team has overcome a 29-point deficit, handing the Knicks a 3-1 series lead. With one win away from their first championship since 1973, the Knicks will look to close out the Spurs in Game 5 on Saturday night. The Spurs’ offensive collapse and inability to sustain their early dominance proved decisive in the high-stakes matchup.