New Delhi, June 11 -- The New York Knicks pulled off the largest comeback in NBA Finals history on Wednesday night. They overcame a 29-point deficit to defeat the San Antonio Spurs 107-106 in Game 4 at Madison Square Garden and take a 3-1 series lead. The win puts New York one victory away from its first title since 1973.

The San Antonio Spurs controlled the game from the start. They took a 41-22 lead after the first quarter and extended it to a 76-49 halftime advantage. San Antonio made 14 three-pointers in the opening half, setting an NBA Finals record for threes in any half. The Knicks looked out of sync, and the home crowd at Madison Square Garden fell silent as the Spurs appeared ready to even the series.

Victor Wembanyama and the ...