Brunson keys late surge as Knicks steal Game 1 in San Antonio
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Key Points:
- The New York Knicks won Game 1 of the NBA Finals against the San Antonio Spurs 105-95, overcoming a 14-point second-half deficit to extend their playoff winning streak to 12 games, tying the second-longest streak in NBA postseason history.
- Jalen Brunson led the Knicks with 30 points, including a crucial 13-point fourth quarter, while Karl-Anthony Towns contributed 18 points and 12 rebounds; OG Anunoby added 17 points.
- Victor Wembanyama scored 26 points and grabbed 12 rebounds for the Spurs but struggled with his shooting, making only 6 of 21 field goal attempts in his Finals debut.
- The Knicks became the first team to defeat the Spurs in a Game 1 of the NBA Finals, breaking San Antonio's 6-0 record in such games and marking the first time the Spurs trailed in a Finals before the conclusion.
- Game 2 of the Finals is scheduled for Friday in San Antonio, with the Knicks holding home-court advantage and needing three more wins to secure their first title in 53 years.