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Knicks Take Game 1 Lead: Spurs Face Uphill Battle
6 Jun
Summary
- Jalen Brunson scored 13 fourth-quarter points in Game 1.
- Victor Wembanyama struggled with shooting in the opener.
- Game 2 is scheduled for Friday, June 5, at 8:30 p.m. ET.
The New York Knicks have taken a 1-0 lead in the 2026 NBA Finals after defeating the San Antonio Spurs 105-95 in Game 1. Jalen Brunson was instrumental in the victory, pouring in 30 points, with a significant 13 of those coming in the decisive fourth quarter.
The Spurs will need a much-improved performance from their star player, Victor Wembanyama, who had a challenging Game 1. He managed to make only six of his 21 field goal attempts.
San Antonio is eager to even the series at home before traveling to Madison Square Garden for subsequent games. Game 2 is scheduled for Friday, June 5, at 8:30 p.m. ET and will be broadcast on ABC and available for streaming on platforms like DIRECTV and the ESPN app.
