Schefter likens Knicks' 29-point Finals rally to an all-time NFL collapse

Knicks' historic comeback draws NFL comparisons.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Jun 111 min read

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The Knicks wiping out the Spurs’ 29 point third-quarter lead was the NFL equivalent of: https://t.co/iHoTEdkTpj

What happened: New York erased the San Antonio Spurs' 29-point third-quarter lead in the NBA Finals, and ESPN's Adam Schefter framed the meltdown as the NFL equivalent of a signature collapse. The reaction

Why it matters: The rally pushed the Knicks to a commanding lead in the championship series and left the Spurs facing elimination. A comeback of that size on the title stage is rare enough to register with insiders outside the sport, which is why an NFL reporter weighed in.

By the numbers: 29 — points of the Spurs' third-quarter lead the Knicks wiped out, the largest comeback in NBA Finals history. New York now leads the best-of-seven series 3-1.

What to watch: San Antonio must win Game 5 to extend the series. Watch whether the Spurs steady themselves or the Knicks close out their title run.

Sources

@AdamSchefter Jun 11, 12:51 PM ET

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Schefter likens Knicks' 29-point Finals rally to an all-time NFL collapse

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