Kevin Durant admitted the New York Knicks' incredible 2025 NBA Finals comebacks against the San Antonio Spurs left him in awe. The Knicks, defending their 2025 championship, erased double-digit deficits in every game, capped by a historic 29-point rally in Game 4. Their current form remains strong, with a 94-90 victory over those same Spurs on June 14, 2026, extending a four-game winning streak.
What did Kevin Durant say about the Knicks' comebacks?
Durant, the Houston Rockets All-Star, watched the entire series closely. He told Boardroom that the Knicks' resilience was unbelievable. "I remember the Knicks beating them in the In-Season Tournament pretty badly; they played them pretty well," Durant said. "But San Antonio was hot at the time. They had just beat the champions. I was just on the fence on if they would win."
He confessed he didn't become a true believer until the final moments. "[The Knicks] got down every game I'm just like, 'I don't know.' Then, as they started coming back, I didn't become a believer, to be honest, until the last game," Durant explained. The visual of OG Anunoby's game-winning tip-in in Game 4 was a legendary moment that defined the series.
How did the Knicks make history in the 2025 Finals?
The Knicks won their first championship in 53 years with that dramatic 2025 Finals victory. Their 107-106 win in Game 4 stands as the greatest single-game comeback in NBA Finals history. They overcame a 29-point deficit, a feat no team had ever accomplished on that stage.
They didn't stop there. New York finished the job in Game 5 with another 107-106 victory to clinch the series. Durant highlighted the consistent pattern. "The Spurs would be up 15 points every game. 29 points. Then, they would just come back and steal the game," he said. That ability to rally from behind in all five matchups is what Durant said he will remember most.
What is the Knicks' current form after that historic win?
The legacy of that championship run continues to fuel the team. Their recent results show they've maintained a winning mentality. In their latest outing on June 14, 2026, the Knicks defeated the San Antonio Spurs 94-90. That win is part of a strong recent run of form.
Looking at their last five games, the Knicks have a record of four wins and one loss (WWWWL). They are currently on a four-game winning streak. This consistent performance keeps them in a strong position as they build towards future playoff campaigns. Fans can track the team's progress on our [fixtures](/fixtures) page.
Why does this matter for the team's identity?
Those comebacks forged a new identity for the Knicks as a relentless, never-say-die team. It transformed them from a franchise haunted by a long title drought into defending champions with proven grit. Beating a talented Spurs team that had momentum required exceptional poise and execution in the fourth quarter.
Players like OG Anunoby cemented their legacies with clutch plays. The entire roster showed they could perform under the brightest lights and the most intense pressure. That experience is invaluable. It creates a standard and a belief system that can carry over into subsequent seasons, helping them navigate tight games. The current winning streak suggests that standard is still being met.
