What happened: The New York Knicks erased a late deficit to beat the San Antonio Spurs 107-106 in Game 4 of the NBA Finals. The one-point comeback hands New York a 3-1 lead in the championship series.
Why it matters: The Knicks can now close out their first title with a single win, while the Spurs, who took Game 3, must win three in a row to survive. A razor-thin finish in a pivotal game swings the series firmly in New York's favor.
By the numbers: New York enters at 18-7 this season (113.8 points per game, 103.7 allowed); San Antonio sits 21-11 (116.8 per game). The result extends a tight series — three of the teams' last four meetings were decided by four points or fewer.
What to watch: Game 5 sets up a potential Knicks closeout, with San Antonio now facing elimination.