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Jalen Brunson and the New York Knicks closed out the San Antonio Spurs in the clutch to take Game 1 of the 2026 NBA Finals.<\/p>\n
Jalen Brunson (30 pts) scored 13 points in the fourth quarter to take the New York Knicks home in the clutch, lifting them to a 105-95<\/a> win over the San Antonio Spurs in Game 1 of the 2026 NBA Finals.<\/p>\n It was the 12th straight Playoff win for the Knicks. They\u2019re the third team in NBA history to reach that milestone, joining the 1999 Spurs and 2015 Warriors.<\/p>\n What we know after Game 1 of the NBA Finals:<\/p>\n The Knicks won 105-95, earning their 12th straight win in this Playoff run. JUNE 3, 2026 \/ 11:40 ET<\/p>\n One time for New York<\/p>\n Knicks take Game 1 and MSG is going INSANE \ud83d\udd25 pic.twitter.com\/Q0lzTSE7ol<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NBA (@NBA) June 4, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n JUNE 3, 2026 \/ 11:31 ET<\/p>\n Postgame Presser: Knicks-Spurs<\/p>\n LIVE: Knicks\/Spurs NBA Finals Game 1 Postgame Presser https:\/\/t.co\/0XkGuF9X5J<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NBA (@NBA) June 4, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n JUNE 3, 2026 \/ 11:15 ET<\/p>\n Knicks win 105-95<\/p>\n JALEN BRUNSON COMES THROUGH.<\/p>\n NEW YORK TAKES GAME 1 OF THE NBA FINALS. https:\/\/t.co\/sdoQ9qo5CE<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/I5LZ9W5xe3<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NBA (@NBA) June 4, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n New York closed on a 11-0 run, dominating in the clutch to take Game 1 over San Antonio and bring home court advantage back to their fans in Madison Square Garden.<\/p>\n \u201cWasn\u2019t really our night, wasn\u2019t really my night most of the night,\u201d said Jalen Brunson (30 pts). \u201cI like how resilient we were\u2026 Our togetherness was really the biggest difference.\u201d<\/p>\n Josh Hart (15 reb, 6 ast, 4 stl) was a force for the Knicks, while Karl-Anthony Towns (18 pts, 12 reb) carried the offense when the flow lagged.<\/p>\n Then, down the stretch, it was Brunson, scoring 13 points in the fourth quarter to secure the victory.<\/p>\n \u201cThe Knicks have one of the great closers in the NBA, and he proved it again tonight,\u201d said Richard Jefferson.<\/p>\n Victor Wembanyama (26 pts, 12 reb, 3 blk) was the top scorer for the Spurs. San Antonio didn\u2019t have someone to drive the offense in the clutch tonight, as De\u2019Aaron Fox (7 pts) was limited.<\/p>\n It\u2019s the 12th straight win in these Playoffs for the Knicks.<\/p>\n JUNE 3, 2026 \/ 11:08 ET<\/p>\n Knicks strike back<\/p>\n Jalen Brunson (30 pts) and Mikal Bridges (9 pts) have the last seven points for the Knicks, while Josh Hart (14 reb, 6 ast, 4 stl) is flying around.<\/p>\n New York\u2019s kept fighting all night, refusing to let the Spurs\u2019 energy shake them. Their captain has led them, scrapping his way through injury and tough defense for bucket after bucket.<\/p>\n \u201cI\u2019ve run out of words for Jalen Brunson in these situations,\u201d said Tim Legler. \u201cIt\u2019s the shot-making.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cHe\u2019s become one of the great Playoff performers of his era,\u201d said Mike Breen.<\/p>\n JUNE 3, 2026 \/ 11:04 ET<\/p>\n The Wemby factor<\/p>\n On one end, Victor Wembanyama (26 pts, 12 reb, 3 blk) altered a floater from Jalen Brunson and grabbed the rebound.<\/p>\n On the other, he caught a lob in the lane, drawing a foul and stepping to the line for two free throws, which he made.<\/p>\n The Spurs\u2019 superstar has a presence few others can match.<\/p>\n 95-94 Spurs with 2:12 to go, with San Antonio on a 9-0 run.<\/p>\n JUNE 3, 2026 \/ 11:01 ET<\/p>\n Spurs defense locking in<\/p>\n 94-90 Knicks with 4:04 to go, as the Spurs\u2019 defense forces misses on tough, fading midrange jumpers from Mikal Bridges and Jalen Brunson to keep them alive.<\/p>\n Victor Wembanyama (21 pts) hit a clutch stepback 3-pointer as well, taking the ball up the court and stepping into it without hesitation.<\/p>\n JUNE 3, 2026 \/ 10:56 ET<\/p>\n \u2018A Brunson barrage here in the fourth quarter\u2019<\/p>\n Jalen Brunson (24 pts) just scooped in another layup. He has the last eight points for the Knicks, willing his way to success against tough defense from San Antonio.<\/p>\n On the other end, Victor Wembanyama (18 pts, 9 reb) has been bothered by the defense of Karl-Anthony Towns (18 pts, 12 reb) and Mitchell Robinson.<\/p>\n 94-86 Knicks with 6:03 to go in the fourth.<\/p>\n JUNE 3, 2026 \/ 10:48 ET<\/p>\n OG on target<\/p>\n The Knicks\u2019 forward (13 pts) has stepped up here in the fourth quarter, including this calm 3-pointer from the quarter.<\/p>\n The patience of OG Anunoby on this three-pointer \ud83d\ude4c<\/p>\n He’s got 8 already in the fourth! pic.twitter.com\/LdD5oxORDN<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NBA (@NBA) June 4, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n He\u2019s been aided by Jalen Brunson (22 pts), who keeps stepping up on a banged-up knee to help lead New York here on the road.<\/p>\n JALEN BRUNSON IN TRANSITION \ud83d\ude2e\u200d\ud83d\udca8<\/p>\n Knicks lead 92-86 with 6:34 left in Game 1! pic.twitter.com\/S8I2Zbwyjh<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NBA (@NBA) June 4, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n 92-86 Knicks with 6:34 to go in the contest.<\/p>\n \u201cIt has been a gritty, tough game,\u201d said Mike Breen.<\/p>\n JUNE 3, 2026 \/ 10:34 ET<\/p>\n Tied at 76 after three<\/p>\n The Spurs led by as many as 14, but the Knicks rallied back to tie the game at 76 as we head to the fourth quarter in Game 1 of the NBA Finals.<\/p>\n Dylan Harper (16 pts) leads the way for San Antonio, while Karl-Anthony Towns (18 pts, 10 reb) is the top man for New York.<\/p>\n Jalen Brunson (17 pts on 7-of-22 shooting) and Victor Wembanyama (15 pts on 3-of-13 shooting) are misfiring, but working their way to success for their teams.<\/p>\n Will one find their rhythm here in the fourth? Tune in to ABC to find out.<\/p>\n JUNE 3, 2026 \/ 10:26 ET<\/p>\n Knicks cut into the lead<\/p>\n New York\u2019s on a 15-4 run to diminish the San Antonio advantage to 71-69 with 2:52 to go in the third quarter.<\/p>\n Karl-Anthony Towns (18 pts, 10 reb) has nine points in the quarter, dueling with Victor Wembanyama (13 pts, 5 reb). The six-time All-Star has looked comfortable on the big stage.<\/p>\n JUNE 3, 2026 \/ 10:14 ET<\/p>\n San Antonio opens up the lead<\/p>\n 63-50 Spurs with 6:50 to go in the third quarter, as Victor Wembanyama (13 pts, 4 reb, 3 blk) heads to the bench for San Antonio.<\/p>\n The Knicks are looking for a foothold. They\u2019re at a 14-3 disadvantage in fast break points \u2014 a calling card for the team against the Cavaliers.<\/p>\n JUNE 3, 2026 \/ 9:45 ET<\/p>\n Spurs lead 55-48 at the half<\/p>\n It’s the NBA Finals. pic.twitter.com\/nl0gEZMukY<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NBA (@NBA) June 4, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n De\u2019Aaron Fox (4 pts, 4 ast) just stole the ball from Jalen Brunson (11 pts, 3 reb, 2 ast) and drove for a fast-break layup, then whipped a one-handed lefty bullet to Julian Champagnie (15 pts, 5-of-6 3PA) in the corner for another 3-pointer.<\/p>\n 5 TRIPLES IN THE FIRST HALF FOR JULIAN CHAMPAGNIE \ud83d\udc4c<\/p>\n HE’S GOT 15. SPURS LEAD BY 7 AT THE BREAK OF GAME 1. pic.twitter.com\/gPn0bhFTsM<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NBA (@NBA) June 4, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n It was a fitting capper for the Spurs, who went at the Knicks throughout the half, building on their form from Game 7 against the Thunder.<\/p>\n The Knicks are 20-of-49 (40.8%) from the field, while the Spurs are 18-of-45 (40.0%).<\/p>\n JUNE 3, 2026 \/ 9:41 ET<\/p>\n Champagnie\u2019s buckets<\/p>\n Julian Champagnie (12 pts, 4-of-5 3PA) is heating up for the Spurs, knocking down back-to-back 3-pointers.<\/p>\n The Brooklyn native had 11 3-pointers against the Knicks on Dec. 31, as the Spurs earned their sole win of the season in the season series 134-132.<\/p>\n As one of their few knockdown long-range shooters, his performance is always a meaningful barometer for the Spurs.<\/p>\n JUNE 3, 2026 \/ 9:35 ET<\/p>\n Brunson still out there<\/p>\n The Spurs have put Carter Bryant, who gave Shai Gilgeous-Alexander some trouble in the Western Conference Finals, on Jalen Brunson (11 pts), who seems no worse for wear after coming up gimpy.<\/p>\n \u201cBrunson has an iron will,\u201d said Mike Breen as the Knicks\u2019 captain swerved his way to the rim for two.<\/p>\n 38-37 Knicks with 4:17 to go in the half.<\/p>\n JUNE 3, 2026 \/ 9:30 ET<\/p>\n 3-pointers not falling yet<\/p>\n The two teams are a combined 8-of-31 (25.8%) from 3-point range so far. The Finals stage often makes it tough to shoot \u2014 both teams have to get used to it.<\/p>\n Jalen Brunson is now battling an ankle tweak, adding to his physical woes from tonight\u2019s contest. He is, obviously, crucial to the Knicks \u2014 New York holds its breath.<\/p>\n 37-32 Spurs with 5:52 to go in the quarter.<\/p>\n JUNE 3, 2026 \/ 9:23 ET<\/p>\n Knicks rallying<\/p>\n Karl-Anthony Towns (6 pts, 4 reb, 2 ast) has been going at Victor Wembanyama (7 pts, 2 blk) with Jalen Brunson off the floor.<\/p>\n The two centers have been battling early \u2014 the emotion is fun to watch.<\/p>\n Wemby recovers\u2026 and SWATS IT \ud83d\udeab<\/p>\n 7 PTS, 2 BLK and 1 STL so far for the @spurs<\/a>! pic.twitter.com\/hPuWaSIRVS<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NBA (@NBA) June 4, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n Spurs up 31-28 with 8:03 to go in the second quarter.<\/p>\n JUNE 3, 2026 \/ 9:16 ET<\/p>\n Karl-Anthony Towns believes<\/p>\n \u201cStaying together what\u2019s got us to the moment,\u201d the Knicks\u2019 center said in the quarter-break interview. \u201cStaying together is what\u2019s going to get us through it.\u201d<\/p>\n Jalen Brunson is back on the Knicks bench.<\/p>\n JUNE 3, 2026 \/ 9:12 ET<\/p>\n Spurs lead 27-19 after one<\/p>\n San Antonio looked no worse for their quick turnaround in the first quarter, holding New York to 8-of-24 (33.3%) shooting.<\/p>\n Dylan Harper (10 pts) is +13 so far, while Landry Shamet is -15 for the Knicks.<\/p>\n If Shamet can\u2019t stay with the Spurs guards, Mike Brown will have to go deeper into his bench. Maybe San Antonio native Jordan Clarkson? NBA Cup Final hero Tyler Kolek? He does have options.<\/p>\n JUNE 3, 2026 \/ 9:06 ET<\/p>\n Brunson starting slow<\/p>\n The Knicks\u2019 captain (3 PTS) is 1-of-7 so far in the contest, harried by Stephon Castle and Dylan Harper.<\/p>\n He just took a shot to the knee from a falling Harrison Barnes, then got attacked by Harper (10 pts) for a floater in the lane on the next possession. He\u2019s headed back to the locker room for treatment.<\/p>\n 27-17 Spurs with 1:27 to go in the first quarter.<\/p>\n JUNE 3, 2026 \/ 9:01 ET<\/p>\n Dylan Harper making an impact<\/p>\n The rookie guard (8 pts) just stole the ball and went coast-to-coast, drawing a foul, picked up an and-one bucket in the lane and stuck a 3-pointer.<\/p>\n Luke Kornet’s DEFLECTION leads to Dylan Harper’s AND-1!<\/p>\n Harper leads all scorers with 8 in the first frame on ABC \ud83d\udd25 pic.twitter.com\/qF7gjh2wvA<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NBA (@NBA) June 4, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n \u201cDylan Harper on fire in his first Finals game! That\u2019s one rambunctious rookie,\u201d said Mike Breen.<\/p>\n Harper\u2019s been impressive throughout this Playoff run \u2014 his sense of angles and timing around the rim is special, and he has good athleticism and strength to back it up.<\/p>\n 22-17 Spurs with 2:57 to go in the first, as San Antonio continues a 15-3 run.<\/p>\n JUNE 3, 2026 \/ 8:46 ET<\/p>\n Knicks up early<\/p>\n 10-7 New York with 7:52 to go in the first, as they hold San Antonio to 3-of-11 (27.3%) shooting to start the contest.<\/p>\n OG Anunoby (5 pts) is the top scorer for the Knicks, as he and Jalen Brunson hit their first 3-point attempts of the game.<\/p>\n JUNE 3, 2026 \/ 8:30 ET<\/p>\n The NBA Finals are about to begin<\/p>\n Singer, songwriter, producer and actress Tori Kelly performs the National Anthem ahead of Game 1 of the 2026 NBA Finals! pic.twitter.com\/W3mWxWt9f9<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NBA (@NBA) June 4, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n JUNE 3, 2026 \/ 8:13 ET<\/p>\n The Jackals are ready to howl<\/p>\n \u201cWith tremendous effort and results (they\u2019ve realized my vision),\u201d Victor Wembanyama said of The Jackals cheering section<\/a>\u00a0at Media Day. \u201cI knew for years this Spurs community had it in them, and now to see it organized into something efficient and effective, it\u2019s a great joy.\u201d<\/p>\n Wembanyama founded the group of avid Spurs supporters ahead of the 2025-26 season.<\/p>\n The @SpursJackals<\/a> are READY for Game 1!<\/p>\n “Every Jackal here knows how dedicated all the fans here are about the Spurs winning the Finals.”<\/p>\n The 2026 NBA Finals begin at 8:30pm\/et on ABC. pic.twitter.com\/TBiM9pGDFC<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NBA (@NBA) June 3, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n JUNE 3, 2026 \/ 8:00 ET<\/p>\n Patrick Ewing in the place to be<\/p>\n New York royalty. A warrior. Only fitting that he\u2019s in the building to see the Knicks pursue glory.<\/p>\n NBA Finals Game 1 Player Correspondent @CalebWilson2025<\/a> checks in with Patrick Ewing!<\/p>\n Knicks\/Spurs Game 1: 8:30 PM ET, ABC pic.twitter.com\/PoZIhCImnY<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NBA (@NBA) June 3, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n JUNE 3, 2026 \/ 7:30 ET<\/p>\n The Knicks\u2019 captain gets loose<\/p>\n JB GETS WARM FOR HIS NBA FINALS DEBUT\ud83d\uddfd<\/p>\n Game 1 from San Antonio tips at 8:30pm\/et on ABC! pic.twitter.com\/TRBbMyEmz8<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NBA (@NBA) June 3, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n JUNE 3, 2026 \/ 7:05 ET<\/p>\n These two teams went down to the wire this season<\/p>\n JUNE 3, 2026 \/ 6:30 ET<\/p>\n Jalen Brunson and the New York Knicks are in San Antonio to face the Spurs in Game 1 of the 2026 NBA Finals.<\/p>\n New York:<\/p>\n PG Jalen Brunson<\/p>\n Brunson discussed the challenge of going up against Stephon Castle at Media Day. \u201cI think his intensity and tenacity are special\u2026 He\u2019s something you definitely have to game plan for, and just be smart.\u201d We\u2019ll see if Castle\u2019s strength can bother Brunson in the mid-post, where he is consistently dominant.<\/p>\n SG Josh Hart<\/p>\n Hart shot 41.3% from 3-point range during the regular season, but that\u2019s dipped to 30.3% in the postseason. It\u2019s been enough to keep him viable, but the Spurs may try to cheat off him \u2014 watch that as an early variable in this series.<\/p>\n SF Mikal Bridges<\/p>\n The NBA\u2019s current iron man is cruising along, as always, in the Playoffs, basically mirroring his regular season production. He may need to step it up in this series, as the Spurs have the defenders to bother Brunson. Can Bridges be a consistent second option when the lights are at their brightest?<\/p>\n PF OG Anunoby<\/p>\n Anunoby will likely draw the initial assignment on Victor Wembanyama, allowing Karl-Anthony Towns to lurk around the rim and block shots. Wembanyama punished the Thunder for going small in the Western Conference Finals, but OG is an elite all-around defender, with a 7\u20192\u2033 wingspan, and mirrors Wemby at roughly 240 pounds.<\/p>\n C Karl-Anthony Towns<\/p>\n Towns was a team-low -10 against the Spurs this season (over all three games, including the Emirates NBA Cup Final) despite shooting 51.6\/36.4\/92.3 from the field. This is the biggest stage the six-time All-Star has ever played on. Will he be able to step up in this matchup?<\/p>\n San Antonio:<\/p>\n PG De\u2019Aaron Fox<\/p>\n Will Fox be able to hold up against Jalen Brunson on switches? Brunson shot 6-for-11 against him for 15 points over 33.3 possessions in the regular season.<\/p>\n SG Stephon Castle<\/p>\n Castle\u2019s eager for the challenge of guarding the Knicks\u2019 captain. \u201cWhat\u2019s worked for me is trying to be physical with him,\u201d he said at Media Day. \u201cTrying to be as disciplined I can, crowd his space, but not give him the angles that he\u2019s looking for.\u201d<\/p>\n SF Devin Vassell<\/p>\n Vassell averaged 13.9 ppg, including 39.6% shooting from 3-point range, while largely being guarded by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander in the Western Conference Finals. He\u2019ll have to be able to hold up physically against the strength of the Knicks wings and potentially punish Brunson on the offensive end.<\/p>\n PF Julian Champagnie<\/p>\n The Brooklyn native was crucial in Game 7 against the Thunder, knocking down six 3-pointers en route to the victory. He can go off like a supernova.<\/p>\n C Victor Wembanyama<\/p>\n The Alien ascends to the global stage tonight. He had a transcendent Game 1 against the Thunder \u2014 all eyes will be on him tonight, as he seeks to match it.<\/p>\n JUNE 3, 2026 \/ 6:00 ET<\/p>\n Tuesday\u2019s injury report<\/p>\n Mitchell Robinson is questionable with a fractured right fifth metacarpal bone. The metacarpals connect the fingers to the wrist.<\/p>\n JUNE 3, 2026 \/ 5:30 ET<\/p>\n Two great teams prepare for the NBA Finals<\/p>\n Welcome to the biggest stage in basketball. It\u2019s the culmination of a long season.<\/p>\n Enjoy the drama, and the moment.<\/p>\n This team. This city. It’s got the look. #AlwaysKnicks<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/KyrOKJpGQU<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NEW YORK KNICKS (@nyknicks) June 2, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n It all starts tonight \ud83c\udfc6#PorVida<\/a> | @HEB<\/a> | @Ledger<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/L3ldCUlRwO<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 San Antonio Spurs (@spurs) June 3, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n
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