The New York Knicks kicked off the NBA Finals with a bang, stealing Game 1 from the host San Antonio Spurs, 105-95, at the Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, Texas, on Wednesday (Thursday, June 4, 2026, PH time).
Brunson's Heroics
Knicks All-Star Jalen Brunson played the hero's role, hitting a cold-blooded 3-pointer that turned the tide and gave New York the lead for good with 1:50 left in the final quarter. Brunson was on fire in the fourth quarter, scoring 13 of his 30 points in that period to lead the Knicks to a roaring road win, extending their postseason win streak to 12 consecutive games.
Quest for First Title in 53 Years
New York is chasing its first title in 53 years and seems on a mission to avenge the loss they suffered 27 years ago against the same franchise in the 1999 NBA Finals.
Knicks big man Karl-Anthony Towns contributed 18 points and 12 rebounds, while OG Anunoby made 12 of his 17 points in the fourth quarter. New York ended the back-and-forth Game 1 with a decisive 11-0 run in the fourth quarter to steal the opener from Victor Wembanyama and the Spurs.
Spurs' Efforts
The 7-foot-4 Wembanyama collected 26 points, 12 rebounds, and three blocked shots but struggled with a dismal 6-of-21 field-goal shooting. Stephon Castle added 17 points and eight rebounds, Julian Champagnie contributed 16 points and 10 rebounds, while Filipino-American Dylan Harper scored 16 points off the bench.
Game 2 is scheduled for Friday night (Saturday, PH time) still in San Antonio.
