Knicks' Jose Alvarado Reveals Emotional Reaction to 29-Point Comeback Win

The New York Knicks achieved what could go down as the greatest comeback win in NBA Finals history, fighting back from a 29-point deficit to capture a 107-106 win over the San Antonio Spurs in Game 4.

It was a game that featured a roller coaster ride for fans everywhere, including those at Madison Square Garden who sat stunned, with little to cheer throughout much of the first half.

However, things became much more thrilling in the final two quarters as the Knicks battled back, outscoring San Antonio 58-30, with Jalen Brunson and OG Anunoby coming up big down the stretch. Brunson finished with a team-high 36 points, while Anunoby added 33 points and the game-winner.

Jose Alvarado is one of the newest members of the Knicks’ roster, and spoke about his raw emotions in the high-stakes NBA Finals game.

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“I’m not gonna sugar coat this, I was about to cry. Obviously, there’s one more. But I’m in Madison Square Garden, in the fourth quarter, playing for something special … It was really something I couldn’t put in words,” Alvarado told reporters postgame.

Alvarado came off the bench, scoring eight points on 3 of 4 shooting, with two of those shots being big 3-pointers in the comeback. In addition, he dished out three assists and grabbed two rebounds as part of the epic win.

The 6-foot-guard spent the first five seasons of his career playing for the New Orleans Pelicans, a team that has gone nowhere despite the addition of Zion Williams. A midseason trade brought Alvarado to New York, and the man known as “Grand Theft Alvarado” for his ability to steal the ball came in clutch with his shooting in NBA Finals Game 4.

It goes to show how invested and bought in the members of the Knicks roster are with completing their mission. Alvarado’s comments reveal the pure emotions of players experiencing their first-ever Finals and achieving NBA history.

His contributions were mighty at a time when New York City and the Knicks’ fans needed them most. The team is now on the verge of winning the third championship in franchise history, with a unified team effort to keep fighting and believing a win is possible.

The Knicks and Spurs resume with Game 5 of the NBA Finals on Saturday at 8:30 p.m. ET.

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This story was originally published June 11, 2026 at 8:04 AM.