yahoo - 6/11/2026 8:34:27 AM - GMT (+2 )
The entire sporting world was stunned by the New York Knicks' epic comeback against the San Antonio Spurs on Wednesday night, and the U.S. men's national team was no different.
The Knicks pulled off the biggest comeback in NBA Finals history, rallying from a 29-point deficit to defeat the Spurs 107-106 in Game 4. The win gave the Knicks a 3-1 series lead, leaving them just one win from their first championship since 1973.
The game was sealed in dramatic fashion, with OG Anunoby tipping in Jalen Brunson's missed 3-pointer with 1.2 seconds to go.
The USMNT was watching the game at its team hotel, just two days before it kicks off the World Cup against Paraguay at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles.
As Anunoby's tip-in went down, the room erupted in wild scenes of celebration. Players screamed and jumped all over the furniture, tackling one another in disbelief. At the center of the action was noted Knicks fan and New York native Tyler Adams.
Several USMNT players dog-piled one another including — in a seemingly positive sign for his health — defender Chris Richards.
SOMEONE CHECK ON KNICKS FAN TYLER ADAMS https://t.co/ISvTYiYAiepic.twitter.com/2yy3qpec1S
— U.S. Soccer Men's National Team (@USMNT) June 11, 2026
The Knicks will aim for a championship in Game 5 on Saturday, one day after the USMNT begins its World Cup journey.
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: USMNT erupts after Knicks comeback win vs Spurs in NBA Finals
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