Victor Wembanyama: Spurs ‘weren’t the most hungry’ in Game 4 collapse

In a stunning display of resolve, the New York Knicks engineered the largest comeback in NBA Finals history, overcoming a colossal 29-point deficit to defeat the San Antonio Spurs 107-106 in Game 4. The monumental victory, capped by a last-second tip-in from OG Anunoby, leaves the Spurs' star Victor Wembanyama reeling, who candidly admitted his team lacked the necessary 'hunger' in the second half of a game that now puts New York on the cusp of a championship. The Knicks' historic rally, unfolding at a shell-shocked Madison Square Garden, shifts the power dynamic dramatically, giving them a commanding 3-1 series lead and moving them within one victory of their first NBA Championship since 1973. San Antonio, initially dominant with a Finals-record 14 three-pointers in the first half, inexplicably went cold, shooting just 3-for-17 from beyond the arc after the break. While Jalen Brunson led the Knicks' charge with 36 points, and Anunoby added a playoff career-high 33, Wembanyama's own performance mirrored his team's collapse, scoring only 8 of his 24 points in the second half after a strong start. Now facing elimination, the Spurs must rapidly regroup for Game 5, scheduled for Saturday evening at their home court in San Antonio. Wembanyama emphasized that this crushing defeat would either break the team's spirit or forge a stronger, more cohesive unit. For New York, the focus shifts to maintaining momentum and avoiding a historic collapse of their own, as they aim to close out the series and secure a long-awaited NBA Championship.