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Knicks' OG Anunoby had hilariously stoic reaction to iconic game winner

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Jalen Brunson will probably win the 2026 NBA Finals MVP if the New York Knicks can turn their 3-1 series lead over the San Antonio Spurs into the franchise’s first championship since 1973.

But OG Anunoby will endure as the hero.

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The Knicks trailed the Spurs by 27 points at halftime of Game 4 but called upon the same brand of magic that propelled them to a 13-game winning streak earlier in these NBA playoffs. The Knicks improbably took the lead with less than 90 seconds in the fourth quarter.

After two made free throws by Stephon Castle, the Spurs held a 106-105 edge. With around four seconds left, Brunson launched a 3 that clanked off the rim. Anunoby soared virtually untouched to tip the ball in with 1.2 seconds left — an iconic game winner before starved Knicks fans at Madison Square Garden to put the Knicks one game away from glory.

You’d never know the magnitude of Anunoby’s all-time night by the look on his face or the tone of his voice, however.

At his postgame presser, Anunoby was asked how it felt to hit that shot. He maintained a stoic facial expressed and replied matter-of-factly, “Uh, it feels cool. I mean, everybody’s pretty excited. I’m excited, too. We’re all excited. We’re enjoying it right now, but we’re just focused on the next game now.”

NEW YORK, NEW YORK – JUNE 10: OG Anunoby #8 of the New York Knicks celebrates after scoring the go-ahead basket against the San Antonio Spurs in the final seconds with Karl-Anthony Towns #32 and Jordan Clarkson #00 during the fourth quarter in Game Four of the 2026 NBA Finals at Madison Square Garden on June 10, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)

Overall, Anunoby scored 33 points on 10-for-15 shooting from the floor, including 7-for-9 from 3. Elsewhere at his presser, Anunoby detailed how he remained steady while the the Knicks authored the largest comeback in NBA Finals history.

“I’ll just say stuff like, ‘We’re fine. Stay with it, we’re fine,'” Anunoby said. “We know it’s a game of runs. We’re a resilient group, we’ve been through a lot. We’ve came back plenty of times when we’re down. So, staying with it, weathering the storm, not being too down or angry or getting mad or frustrated. Just staying with it, cut it down to 18, cut it down to 12, cut it down to six, just stay with it. Push it through. It’s a 48-minute game, so just play to the end.”

The magic number has been cut down to one in New York, as the Knicks have an opportunity to end a 53-year drought if they can win Game 5 in San Antonio on Saturday night.

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