Panic has hit Madison Square Garden. The San Antonio Spurs demolished the New York Knicks in Game 4, tying their playoff series at 2-2 after a stunningly one-sided contest. A brutal first half saw the Spurs build an incredible 28-point lead, silencing the famously loud arena and completely flipping the script on the series.
The Spurs came out firing and never looked back, taking a massive 76-49 lead into halftime. The energy was completely sucked out of the building. Victor Wembanyama led the charge with 16 first-half points, while Devin Vassell added 15. For the Knicks, only Jalen Brunson, with 19 points, and OG Anunoby, with 14, offered any real resistance. The rest of the team went missing as the offense sputtered against San Antonio’s pressure.
The frustration in the crowd was obvious. NBA insider Brett Siegel noted the tension, posting, “Knicks fans are ready to fight the refs tonight. Between a missed goaltending and now basket interference on offense for Wemby that wasn’t called, Game 4 has been interesting.” While officiating was a talking point, it couldn’t explain the blowout on the scoreboard. This was the first moment of true playoff trouble for New York. Former NBA All-Star Isaiah Thomas commented on the situation, stating, “Knicks haven’t had no adversity since the 1st round. Bad timing right now… Spurs ROLLING.”
Now, the series is a best-of-three, with the stunning trend of the road team winning every game still intact. The pressure shifts entirely to the Knicks as the series heads back to San Antonio. For key players like OG Anunoby, who is playing on a massive long-term contract signed in 2024, a deep playoff run is essential. A collapse now could force the Knicks’ front office into difficult decisions this summer as they navigate a tight salary cap situation.
