Anunoby's game-winning shot propelled him to the top of the Finals MVP rankings.

The 2026 NBA Finals have reached a fever pitch, with the race for FMVP (Finals Most Valuable Player) shifting dramatically after Game 4.

New York Knicks forward OG Anunoby's epic putback game-winner with just over a second left not only gave his team a 3-1 lead in the series, but also propelled him to the top of the latest Finals MVP rankings.

In this dramatic Game 4, Anunoby scored 33 points on 10-of-15 shooting, becoming the absolute key to victory. Prior to this, his contributions throughout the series had been efficient yet understated, until the final moments of the fourth quarter when he first delivered a crucial chase-down block, followed by grabbing one of the most important offensive rebounds in Knicks history and completing the game-winning putback. Teammate Towns praised him as one of the best two-way players in NBA history.

Currently, Anunoby is averaging an impressive 23.8 points and 4 rebounds per game in the Finals, shooting 19-for-28 in the last two games and boasting a 55% three-point shooting percentage so far in the series, leading the entire court in scoring efficiency. His signature calm and collected demeanor is becoming the Knicks' most solid mental shield on their road to the championship.

Although teammates Karl-Anthony Towns, who consistently averages double-doubles, Jalen Brunson, who scored a whopping 36 points, and Victor Wimbledonama, who averages 27.8 points per game, are still close behind in the leaderboard, Anunoby, holding match point, has established his dominance with this historic game-winning shot.

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