Knicks star Jalen Brunson drops 30 points despite sustaining apparent knee and ankle injuries in NBA Finals Game 1
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Key Points:
- New York Knicks star Jalen Brunson sustained two minor injuries during Game 1 of the 2026 NBA Finals against the San Antonio Spurs but still managed to lead his team to a 105-95 victory.
- Brunson first injured his knee in the first quarter after a collision with Spurs player Harrison Barnes, causing him to leave the court briefly with a knee wrap.
- Shortly after returning, Brunson suffered an apparent left ankle injury when Spurs' Luke Kornet landed on him, but he remained in the game despite visible discomfort.
- Despite the injuries, Brunson scored a total of 30 points, including 19 in the second half, helping the Knicks secure their 12th consecutive playoff win.
- The Knicks were also managing another health issue, with key big man Mitchell Robinson playing through recovery from recent finger surgery.