Brunson leads Knicks into NBA Finals against Spurs after playoff streak
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 2, 2026, 8:10 PM
Last updated Jun 2, 2026
Jalen Brunson and the New York Knicks are set to face the San Antonio Spurs in the NBA Finals, starting Wednesday. The Knicks enter the series with an 11-game playoff win streak, and Brunson leads the postseason in scoring at 26.9 points per game. He emphasizes the team's focus and work ethic, which have been bolstered by outside skepticism. As the Knicks aim for their first championship since 1973, Brunson prepares for the pressure of facing Spurs' defensive standout, Stephon Castle. Both teams are expected to implement various strategies to gain an advantage throughout the series.
- •Knicks start NBA Finals against Spurs on Wednesday.
- •Brunson averages 26.9 points in postseason play.
- •New York has an 11-game playoff win streak.
- •Stephon Castle will be a primary defensive challenge for Brunson.
- •Brunson highlights team's focus amid external doubts.
- 8:10 PMYahoo Sports — Brunson says doubters only push Knicks to work harder
"Jalen Brunson says doubters have only made the New York Knicks work harder to capture the club's first title since 1973 in the NBA Finals against San Antonio.Brunson's father, Rick, was a guard for the Knicks in the 1999 NBA Finals, when New York lost to the Spurs.
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