Jalen Brunson leads Knicks to comeback win over Spurs in Game 1
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 4, 2026, 11:02 AM
Last updated Jun 4, 2026
Jalen Brunson scored 30 points, powering the New York Knicks to a 105-95 comeback victory over the San Antonio Spurs in Game 1 of the NBA Finals on June 3. After facing injuries and shooting struggles, Brunson dominated the fourth quarter, scoring 13 points that helped the Knicks close out the game with an 11-0 run. The Spurs held a 14-point lead during the third quarter before Brunson ignited New York's comeback. With this win, the Knicks take a series lead over the Spurs, securing a crucial home-court advantage.
- •Knicks rally from 14-point deficit in Game 1.
- •Brunson scored 13 of his 30 points in the fourth quarter.
- •Spurs led 65-51 midway through the third quarter.
- •Knicks finished the game on an 11-0 run.
- •This win marks a pivotal moment in the NBA Finals.
- 11:02 AMYahoo Sports — Jalen Brunson's Game 1 masterpiece showed exactly why the Knicks are three wins from history
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