Knicks finish on 11-0 run, steal Game 1 from Spurs with 105-95 win
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Key Points:
- The New York Knicks extended their winning streak to 12 consecutive playoff games by overcoming a 14-point second-half deficit to defeat the San Antonio Spurs 105-95 in Game 1 of the NBA Finals.
- Jalen Brunson led the Knicks with 30 points, while Karl-Anthony Towns contributed 18 points and 12 rebounds, and OG Anunoby added 17 points.
- The Knicks made history by becoming the first team to beat the Spurs in a Game 1 of the NBA Finals, ending San Antonio's 6-0 record in such games, and the Spurs trailed for the first time in a finals before the game's conclusion.
- Victor Wembanyama led the Spurs with 26 points and 12 rebounds but struggled with his shooting, going 6 for 21 in his finals debut; Stephon Castle scored 17 points for San Antonio.
- Game 2 of the NBA Finals is scheduled for Friday in San Antonio, with notable attendees including former Spurs coach Gregg Popovich, Spurs legends, and Knicks icons such as Patrick Ewing, alongside celebrity fans.