Anunoby's Finals winner returns to focus two months later

The win set up a title clincher three days later.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Aug 21 min read

The tip-in that changed the course of last season! An all-time Finals moment, courtesy of OG Anunoby. https://t.co/KgIj Via @NBA on X

What happened: OG Anunoby converted a putback off a missed 3-pointer in Game 4, completing the largest comeback in Finals history. The basket produced the final lead change in a one-point victory.

Why it matters: The result moved the eventual champion within one victory of its first title since 1973. The series ended in Game 5, cementing the play as its decisive swing.

By the numbers: Game 4: 29-point deficit erased; 107-106 final; winning basket with 1.2 seconds left; series lead extended to 3-1.

What to watch: Anunoby's role in the 2026-27 title defense provides the next chapter.

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