In the opening game of the 2026 NBA Finals, the New York Knicks defeated the San Antonio Spurs 105-95 to steal Game 1 on the road at the Frost Bank Center. Led by a clutch fourth-quarter performance from Jalen Brunson, the Knicks erased a 14-point second-half deficit and closed the game on an 11-0 run to take a 1-0 series lead. Thu, Jun 4 Knicks won! Game 1 Summary: Knicks Strike First
The San Antonio Spurs controlled the first half behind hot perimeter shooting from Julian Champagnie. San Antonio went into halftime leading 55-48 and extended their advantage to 65-51 midway through the third quarter.
However, the Knicks launched an 11-4 rally when Victor Wembanyama went to the bench, tying the game before the end of the third period. After a back-and-forth final quarter where the Spurs briefly reclaimed a 95-94 lead, New York locked down defensively and shut out San Antonio for the final two minutes. The victory marks New York’s 12th consecutive postseason win. Box Score Overview & Team Statistics New York Knicks 105 San Antonio Spurs 95 New York Knicks Key Performers
Jalen Brunson: 30 points, 3 rebounds, 2 assists (13 points in the 4th quarter) Karl-Anthony Towns: 18 points, 12 rebounds, 4 assists OG Anunoby: 17 points, 31 minutes played Josh Hart: 15 rebounds, 6 assists San Antonio Spurs Key Performers Google Sports Data This response uses data provided by Google Sports
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