Wemby Under Fire! Knicks Fans Go Wild with Eggs, Celebs, and Game 4 Collapse Fallout

New York Knicks fans erupted in euphoria following their team's historic 29-point comeback victory over the San Antonio Spurs in Game 4 of the NBA Finals. The dramatic 107-106 win, secured by OG Anunoby's putback basket off a missed Jalen Brunson 3-pointer in the final seconds, gave the Knicks a commanding 3-1 lead in the series as it heads back to San Antonio. This monumental win stands as the largest comeback in NBA Finals history, making it an all-time classic for Knicks supporters.

The San Antonio Spurs experienced a devastating collapse, surrendering what was once a 29-point lead. Early in the game, Victor Wembanyama and his teammates appeared to be in control, taking a 27-point lead into halftime with 76 points scored in the first two quarters. They set a franchise record for most 3-pointers (14) in a half of an NBA Finals matchup, with four players — Wembanyama, Devin Vassell, Dylan Harper, and De'Aaron Fox — combining for 59 points by intermission. However, their offensive rhythm evaporated in the second half, as they managed only 30 points on a dismal 8-of-39 shooting with 10 turnovers.

Crucial moments in the Spurs' downfall included Wembanyama missing a pair of free throws with 1:47 remaining and veteran point guard De'Aaron Fox's attempted layup being blocked by Anunoby with 13.1 seconds left. Post-game, the visitors' locker room at Madison Square Garden was a scene of silent disappointment. Coach Mitch Johnson described the loss as "disappointing to say the least," highlighting the failure to finish the job after a strong first half. Wembanyama, who admitted he might have worn down after playing extensive minutes in previous games, expressed a dual mindset: "The bad one would be giving up. The good one would be getting stronger through this, getting more together. I know this is what we're going to do."

Adding to Wembanyama's challenging night were two significant incidents. He accumulated his second flagrant foul of the postseason, a flagrant foul 1, for elbowing Karl-Anthony Towns in the chin during the third quarter. This brought his total to three flagrant foul points, just one point away from an automatic suspension. Earlier in the postseason, he received a flagrant 2 and ejection for excessive contact above the neck against Naz Reid. Furthermore, after the game, Wembanyama faced a hostile reception outside his hotel, where he was pelted with boos and narrowly missed being struck by a flying egg from jeering Knicks fans, prompting a brief confrontation with a person near the entrance.

The Knicks' epic win triggered widespread jubilation across New York City, extending beyond the court. Madison Square Garden's courtside seats were filled with A-list celebrities who shared in the fans' delight. Taylor Swift and the Haim sisters, sporting custom "Stevie Knicks" and "Knickleback" shirts, danced with joy and hugged Kylie Jenner, who was present with boyfriend Timothée Chalamet. Chalamet himself joined fans in the tunnel for celebrations. Rihanna and ASAP Rocky were seen shooting hoops on the streets, while "Law and Order: SVU" star Mariska Hargitay gave Jalen Brunson an emotional hug. Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson took selfies with fans, and former Knicks player Iman Shumpert celebrated on 7th Avenue. Hip-hop legend Chuck D was so inspired that he painted Anunoby's game-winning bucket.

However, the ecstatic celebrations in the city also led to clashes with police, fireworks, and instances of fans scaling lampposts. The New York Police Department reported taking 56 people into custody on charges ranging from assault to disorderly conduct, issuing a statement about the "incredibly reckless and dangerous behavior" observed during and after the game.