What are the biggest comebacks in NBA Finals history? - ESPN

The Cleveland Cavaliers' comeback from a 3-1 series deficit against the Golden State Warriors in 2016 is the biggest series comeback in NBA Finals history.

The Cavs are the only team to dig itself out of a 3-1 series hole to win the title.

While Cleveland owns the biggest series comeback, the New York Knicks made history in 2026, achieving the biggest comeback in a single game in NBA Finals history.

2026 NBA Finals : Knicks def. Spurs 107-106 in Game 4 after trailing by 29 points

Up 2-1 in the series, the Knicks found themselves down 29 points in Game 4 before coming all the way back and taking the lead with 1:22 remaining in the 4th quarter. Jalen Brunson led the way with 36 points in the 107-106 win.

2008 NBA Finals: Celtics def. Lakers 97-91 in Game 4 after trailing by 24 points

Trailing 2-1 in the series against the rival Boston Celtics, Kobe Bryant and the Los Angeles Lakers made nearly 65% of their field goals en route to taking a 45-21 lead in the second quarter of Game 4.

The Celtics cut the Lakers' lead to 18 at the break and then turned it up a notch in the third, outscoring Los Angeles 31-15 in the quarter.

Boston tied the game at 73 with 10:13 remaining before taking its first lead of the night at 84-83 with 4:07 to play. The Lakers missed all eight of their 3-point attempts in the second half, as the Celtics took a 3-1 series lead and ultimately won the series in six games.

1995 NBA Finals: Rockets def. Magic 120-118 in Game 1 after trailing by 20 points

Powered by Shaquille O'Neal and Anfernee «Penny» Hardaway, the Orlando Magic jumped out to a 20-point lead in the first half against Hakeem Olajuwon and the reigning champion Houston Rockets. But Houston countered, as Kenny Smith knocked down seven