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Knicks' Jalen Brunson Compares Josh Hart to a Kid After Standout Game 1 Performance
Hart finished with 15 rebounds and four steals as New York outscored San Antonio by 22 points with him on the court.
- On Wednesday, the New York Knicks rallied for a 105-95 victory against the San Antonio Spurs in Game 1 of the NBA Finals. Josh Hart overcame early foul trouble to anchor the second-half defensive effort.
- Early foul trouble limited Hart to 6½ minutes in the first quarter, allowing the Spurs to shoot 38% on three-pointers and score 55 points before halftime. Knicks coach Mike Brown adjusted the defensive approach in response.
- Hart finished with 15 rebounds, six assists, four steals and a block in 27 minutes, joining Hall of Famer Shaquille O'Neal and Larry Bird as the only players to lead both teams in rebounds and assists in their first NBA Finals game.
- Jalen Brunson, who led the Knicks with 30 points, praised Hart's "knack for doing things" in crucial moments. Hart's strip of Victor Wembanyama with 38 seconds left set up Brunson's 15-foot jumper that sealed the victory.
- Teams that win Game 1 of the NBA Finals hold a 70% chance of hoisting the Larry O'Brien Trophy. The Knicks face Game 2 on Friday in San Antonio as they pursue their first championship since 1973.
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Vintage Josh Hart shows up for Knicks in NBA Finals Game 1 win
After being limited to seven minutes in the first half due to foul trouble, Josh Hart left his imprint on Game 1 of the NBA Finals in a major way, providing major contributions in the Knicks’ come-from-behind, 105-95 win at Frost Bank Center on Wednesday night.
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