Jalen Brunson led the New York Knicks with 30 points, helping them overcome a 14-point deficit to defeat the San Antonio Spurs 105-95 in Game 1 of the NBA Finals. Karl-Anthony Towns added 18 points and 12 rebounds, while the Knicks closed the game on an 11-0 run, extending their postseason winning streak to 12 games. This victory marked the first time a team defeated the Spurs in a Game 1 of the Finals, as Victor Wembanyama struggled with 26 points on 6-for-21 shooting. Game 2 is set for Friday in San Antonio, where the Spurs are favored by 5.5 points.
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