The 2026 NBA Finals has provided court drama as the New York Knicks and San Antonio Spurs battle for the Larry O’Brien Trophy. After New York swept the first two games of the series, San Antonio responded with a big win in Game 3. The Finals have featured outstanding performances from stars on both sides, including Jalen Brunson and Karl-Anthony Towns to New York and Victor Wembanyama to San Antonio.
With the series shifting to Madison Square Garden for Games 3 and 4, the atmosphere in the Big Apple has been electric. The Knicks are seeking their first NBA championship since 1973, while the Spurs are looking to add another title to a franchise that has already won five championships. Through the first three games, every game has been competitive.
Find out who won Game 4 of the NBA Finals on Wednesday, June 10 here.
How many games do you need to win the NBA Finals?
The best of seven wins the NBA Finals. This means that a team must win four games to secure the championship. If one team reaches four wins before the other, the series ends immediately.
The current finals follow the standard 2-2-1-1-1 format. The team with home court advantage hosts Games 1, 2, 5 and 7, while the other team hosts Games 3, 4 and 6. Since neither the Knicks nor the Spurs had swept the first four games, the series is guaranteed to go beyond Game 4.
Historically, teams that lead 2-0 in the NBA Finals have enjoyed a generous advantage, but the Spurs proved in Game 3 that they are capable of extending the streak and keeping their championship hopes alive.
Who is winning the NBA Finals so far?
Entering Game 4, the Knicks led the NBA Finals 2-1.
New York opened the series with a 105–95 win in Game 1 before slipping away with a 105–104 win in Game 2. Those wins gave the Knicks a commanding early advantage as the series shifted to New York.
However, San Antonio bounced back in Game 3 with a 115-111 victory at Madison Square Garden. Wembanyama delivered one of the best performances of the finals, finishing with 32 points, eight rebounds and six assists. Stephen Castle added 23 points as the Spurs handed the Knicks their first loss of the series.
Days later, the Spurs and Knicks battled for victory in Game 4, and it looked like San Antonio would easily take the win after leading the game by nearly 30 points. However, New York caught up in the fourth quarter.
Who Won Game 4 of the NBA Finals?
The winners of Game 4 were the Knicks. New York surprised everyone by taking the lead in the final seconds and finished with a score of 107 to 106.
