Larry David nearly went down after Josh Hart’s Game 4 miss as Knicks tried to complete a 29-point comeback

New York’s long road to a famous night nearly reached its closest point to Hollywood when Knicks guard Josh Hart missed a late layup in Game 4 of the NBA Finals, and the reaction was captured in real time by Larry David, the “Seinfeld” co-creator and “Curb Your Enthusiasm” star.

According to Yahoo Sports, David was on hand for Game 4 when Hart’s missed attempt with 1:57 left in the fourth quarter triggered a dramatic reaction. The report described David nearly collapsing, as if he had been knocked off balance by the shock of the miss while the Knicks were trying to fully realize a 29-point comeback.

The episode underscored how tightly the last minutes can compress for teams chasing momentum, especially when a game swings so far that even casual observers can feel every bounce of the ball. A missed look at the rim in the closing sequence does more than change a possession. It can also change how quickly confidence resets, particularly for a team that has already survived a deficit and needs to keep the opponent from regaining control.

For New York, that 29-point comeback context matters because it defines the emotional stakes of Game 4. Teams that erase large deficits do not just win possessions, they win belief. But that belief can be brittle, and late misses can invite runs from the other side or force tougher shot selection on the next trip.

Josh Hart’s role in the Knicks’ closing equation is also part of the story, even beyond the celebrity element. Hart is typically relied on for his two-way toughness and decision-making in high-leverage moments, so a late miss in a Finals game naturally draws attention. The question after such a moment is not the miss itself, but what adjustments follow, and whether the team can steady itself through the next set of possessions.

Larry David’s near-collapse became a strange, vivid reminder that even in an event designed to crown a champion, the game remains a grind of execution, timing, and mental focus. When a comeback is in progress, the smallest errors can land like shocks, reaching even fans who are not there for basketball reasons.

What to watch next is whether the Knicks respond with clean late-game possessions and whether Hart’s next high-leverage touch produces a steadier outcome. In a Finals setting, that immediate turnaround, the ability to keep one missed shot from snowballing, can be as important as the original comeback that put them within reach.