Knicks Fan’s Halloween Display Recreates OG Anunoby Tip-In

With a new NBA season approaching, New York Knicks fans are still celebrating a title run that ended the franchise’s 53-year championship drought in dramatic fashion against the San Antonio Spurs this past summer. In Tenafly, New Jersey, one fan has taken that excitement into Halloween season by turning a defining moment from the championship series into a full front-yard display.

The house has drawn attention around town for its detailed recreation of OG Anunoby’s unforgettable Game 4 tip-in, the play that delivered a crucial win for New York and pushed the Knicks ahead 3-1 in the series. The setup transforms the lawn into a basketball scene, with skeletons arranged to mirror the final sequence that helped shape the outcome of the Finals.

NBC New York captured the display, which centers on a 12-foot skeleton dressed in a Victor Wembanyama Spurs jersey. The oversized figure represents the 7-foot-3 San Antonio star from France, who was positioned near the top of the key defending Finals MVP Jalen Brunson on the original play. Brunson’s shot came up short, but Anunoby charged in and got his fingertips to the ball before the surrounding Spurs defenders could react, producing a basket that quickly became one of the most memorable plays of the Knicks’ championship run.

The homeowner explained that the idea came together almost immediately after the moment happened. “Once Game 4 happened and OG had that tip-in, it was such a big moment already. But, as soon as the Knicks won the championship, I said, ‘This is going to be our decorations this year,’” the owner told NBC New York. “We had an extra 12-foot skeleton sitting around. It was perfect for Wemby and the moment was just so iconic. It was just a big New York sports moment.”

Beyond the towering Wembanyama figure, the display includes several other carefully placed skeletons around a basketball hoop. One wears an Anunoby jersey and is shown tipping the ball in at the rim, while another in a Brunson jersey appears to be finishing the jump shot that set up the play. The arrangement gives the entire scene a sense of motion, making it easy for passersby to recognize the exact instant being recreated.

One of the more playful details is the inclusion of “courtside viewers.” The homeowner dressed additional skeletons to resemble celebrities who were sitting close to the action during the game, including Timothee Chalamet, Spike Lee and Taylor Swift. That touch adds another layer of specificity to the display and helps turn it from a simple sports tribute into a scene with real personality.

The decorations stand out during daylight, but they become even more striking after dark. Purple and orange lighting gives the yard a Halloween atmosphere while still fitting the Knicks-themed concept. On the porch, a sign reads, “The tip-in that did the Spurs in,” and a scoreboard shows 106-105, reflecting San Antonio’s lead just before Anunoby redirected the ball through the hoop.

The result is a creative crossover between sports fandom and seasonal decorating, and it captures how strongly that championship still resonates with Knicks supporters. It also arrives at an ideal time, with New York preparing to open its new season. The Knicks are set to hold their championship ring ceremony on Tuesday at Madison Square Garden, where they will host LeBron James and the Philadelphia 76ers.

For one New Jersey household, though, the celebration clearly started early. By recreating one of the most dramatic plays of the summer with skeletons, lights and a sharp eye for detail, this fan has found a memorable way to honor a title run that Knicks fans are not likely to forget anytime soon.