Knicks defeat Spurs 105-95 in San Antonio to kick off NBA Finals
- On Wednesday night, New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson scored 30 points to lead the Knicks past the San Antonio Spurs 105-95 in Game 1 of the NBA Finals at Frost Bank Center.
- Breaking San Antonio's perfect Game 1 record, the Knicks became the first team to beat the Spurs in a title series opener, as the Spurs were previously 6-0 in those matchups.
- Karl-Anthony Towns finished with 18 points and 12 rebounds while effectively defending Victor Wembanyama, who shot 6-for-21 from the field in his finals debut despite 26 points and 12 rebounds.
- Brunson scored 13 of his 30 points in the fourth quarter, including a decisive corner 3 after San Antonio took a 95-94 lead with 2:16 left, sealing the Knicks' 12th consecutive playoff victory.
- Game 2 shifts to San Antonio on Friday, where Spurs legends David Robinson, Tim Duncan, Manu Ginobili and Bruce Bowen, along with former coach Gregg Popovich, attended Game 1.
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