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Brunson scores 30 as Knicks upset Spurs in NBA Finals opener
TL;DR
Jalen Brunson scored 30 points, leading the Knicks to a 105-95 victory over the Spurs in Game 1 of the NBA Finals. New York overcame a 14-point deficit and secured their 12th consecutive playoff win.
Key points
- Jalen Brunson scored 30 points for the Knicks
- Knicks overcame a 14-point third-quarter deficit
- New York won 105-95 in Game 1 of the NBA Finals
- Knicks extended their playoff winning streak to 12 games
- Victor Wembanyama scored 26 points for the Spurs
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New York KnicksSan Antonio Spurs
Jalen Brunson scored 13 of his 30 points in the fourth quarter, and the New York Knicks overcame a 14-point third-quarter deficit to post a 105-95 victory over the San Antonio Spurs on Wednesday in game one of the NBA Finals in Texas.
Karl-Anthony Towns contributed 18 points and 12 rebounds as the Knicks won their 12th consecutive playoff game, tied for the second-longest postseason streak in league history.
New York closed the game with 11 straight points while playing in their first NBA Finals game since 1999.
OG Anunoby produced 12 of his 17 points in the fourth quarter for the Knicks, who committed no turnovers in the final period. San Antonio gave the ball away five times over the final 12 minutes while shooting 28.6 percent (6 of 21) and being outscored 29-19.
Spurs star Victor Wembanyama registered 26 points, 12 rebounds and three blocked shots but made just 6 of 21 field-goal attempts. Stephon Castle had 17 points and eight rebounds, Julian Champagnie added 16 points and 10 rebounds, and Dylan Harper had 16 points off the bench.
Game two of the best-of-seven series is on Friday night in San Antonio.
San Antonio Spurs All-Star centre Victor Wembanyama (#1) shot poorly from the field in game one [Geoff Burke/Imagn Images via Reuters]
Knicks rally in fourth
Landry Shamet scored 13 points off the bench while Josh Hart had 15 rebounds, six assists, four steals and three points for the Knicks.
New York shot 41.5 percent from the field, including 11 of 36 (30.6 percent) from three-point range.
The Spurs connected on 36 percent of their field-goal attempts and were 11 of 43 (25.6 percent) from behind the arc.
Brunson scored eight straight points, including a driving hoop with 6 minutes 8 seconds left to give the Knicks a 94-86 advantage. Wembanyama responded with eight points during a 9-0 run as the Spurs moved ahead 95-94 with 2:16 to play.
San Antonio would not score again, and Brunson drained a corner trey to put the Knicks back ahead with 1:50 left.
Mikal Bridges made two free throws, Brunson hit a jumper and Anunoby sank four consecutive free throws to seal it.
San Antonio led by seven at the break before scoring 10 of the first 13 points in the third quarter to take a 65-51 lead on Harper’s basket.
Q&A
How did the Knicks win Game 1 of the NBA Finals against the Spurs?
The Knicks won by overcoming a 14-point deficit, finishing the game with 11 straight points and committing no turnovers in the final quarter.
What were Jalen Brunson's key contributions in the game?
Jalen Brunson scored 30 points, including 13 in the fourth quarter, helping the Knicks secure the victory.
What was the significance of the Knicks' win in the NBA Finals opener?
The victory marked the Knicks' first appearance in the NBA Finals since 1999 and extended their playoff winning streak to 12 games, tied for the second-longest in league history.
