The Knicks stole Game 1 of the NBA Finals in an instantly iconic series-opener against the Spurs in San Antonio on Wednesday night, with Jalen Brunson & Co. lifting New York to a pivotal win that inches them closer to their championship dreams.
Brunson, clutch as ever, put up 30 points while Karl-Anthony Towns recorded a double-double (18 points, 12 rebounds) and helped contain Victor Wembanyama to 26 points on 6-of-21 shooting. Down by as many as 14, the Knicks clawed their way back into the game, and Brunson took over in the fourth quarter to help New York steal a 105–95 victory from right under the noses of the tournament favorites.
