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This finals attracted extraordinary attention from fans as it was a match between San Antonio, led by Victor Wembanya, the league's best next-generation icon, and the New York Knicks, who maximized their organizational power based on a strong roster. In particular, Spurs, who had risen to the top by dominating the Western Conference, put pressure on New York with a combination of height and defense centered around Wembanya Ma. On the other hand, the Knicks, led by Jaylen Brunson, radiated intense energy from the beginning of the game with the enthusiastic support of their home fans. Both teams engaged in a fierce exploration battle throughout the series, and by the fourth game, it turned into a muddy fight without giving up an inch, raising tension to its peak.

What decided the winner of Game 4 was the Knicks players' patient defense and organic play. Midway through the game, OG Anunoby grabbed a crucial rebound to give the team the lead, which was a key turning point for the Knicks to take control of the game. Additionally, Karl-Anthony Towns exerted a heavy presence under the goal and constantly harassed the Spurs' defense, and his versatility, both inside and outside, led to the diversification of the Knicks' offense. Thanks to the dedicated efforts of these players, the Knicks displayed a concentration equal to or greater than that of the Spurs throughout the game, showing their tenacity for victory.

At the last moment, when the winner was decided, the game was like a thriller movie. As the score of 105 to 104 shows, both teams played a breathtaking see-saw game until just before the end. Spurs' ace Wembanya Ma struggled until the last minute to help his team turn things around, but fate did not take his hand. As Wembanyama's decisive shot missed the rim, the home fans filling Madison Square Garden went into a frenzy. The result of this one-point difference was not just a difference in scoring, but the performance of the Knicks defense team that did not lose concentration until the last minute, and an indicator of the cruel yet fascinating aspect of the sport of basketball.

Immediately after the final whistle blew, Madison Square Garden was transformed into a veritable festival. The New York Knicks players, who confirmed their victory, hugged each other and enjoyed the joy of winning Game 4, and their faces showed relief and confidence in the victory. The players' passionate reaction captured on the field suggested that this victory had more meaning than just one win. On the other hand, Wembanyama and Spurs players, who recorded a disappointing loss, had to hang their heads on the court and reflect on painful lessons. The result of this 4th game will not only change the record of the series, but will also be an important turning point that predicts what strategic changes both teams will make in the remaining finals schedule.