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Anunoby's miraculous buzzer-beater! The Knicks complete a 29-point comeback, making NBA Finals history

This is absolutely insane.

Just now, the New York Knicks staged a historic 29-point comeback, ultimately winning by one point over the San Antonio Spurs on OG Anunoby's putback buzzer-beater, giving them a 3-1 series lead.

After Brunson missed a three-pointer, Anunoby showcased his superb awareness, grabbing the rebound and completing the putback under the basket, turning a one-point deficit into a one-point lead with just 1.2 seconds left, leaving the Spurs no time to organize an effective offensive play.

This victory set a new NBA Finals record for the largest comeback in history!

It broke the previous record set by the Celtics in the 2008 Finals when they came back from 24 points down against the Lakers, making it the biggest comeback in NBA Finals history.

Madison Square Garden, the birthplace of miracles.

The Spurs started with a dream first quarter, leading by as many as 20 points, and still held a massive 27-point advantage at halftime, with the largest lead reaching 29 points.

And they still managed to blow it...

Box score:

Brunson: 36 points, 5 rebounds, 7 assists, 3 steals; Anunoby: 33 points, 4 rebounds, 1 assist; Towns: 13 points, 10 rebounds, 2 assists; Alvarado: 8 points, 2 rebounds, 3 assists; Bridges: 7 points, 2 rebounds, 2 assists; Hart: 6 points, 8 rebounds, 6 assists, 2 steals.

Wembanyama: 24 points, 13 rebounds, 1 assist, 3 blocks; Harper: 21 points, 4 rebounds, 3 assists; Fox: 18 points, 5 rebounds, 7 assists, 2 steals; Vassell: 18 points, 5 rebounds, 4 assists; Castle: 13 points, 5 rebounds, 5 assists.

The Spurs paid a heavy price once again, and the pain of this loss rivals that of the 2013 Finals when Ray Allen hit the game-tying three.

They just don't know how to play when they're ahead.

1. Fox is the number one culprit—after grabbing a rebound, he missed a fast-break layup.

2. Wembanyama is also guilty—he missed two free throws and then started chucking up unnecessary shots as soon as they had a lead.

We have to praise the resilience of the Knicks.

Most teams, down by this much at halftime, would have thrown in the towel.

But they showed an unbreakable spirit.

OG was incredible, playing the game of his life.

However, the real leader, "Big Head" Brunson, was truly electrifying.

A team's identity is often defined by its star player's mentality.

Brunson never gave up, never backed down, and the Knicks stood tall, gradually chipping away at the Spurs' lead.

This game is destined to be written into NBA history.

And Brunson is just one step away from making history and becoming the true "Liberty God" of New York...

Just one more win to go.

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