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Jalen Brunson leads Knicks to comeback win over Spurs in Game 1

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Last updated Jun 4, 2026

Jalen Brunson leads Knicks to comeback win over Spurs in Game 1

Summary

Jalen Brunson propelled the New York Knicks to a 105-95 victory against the San Antonio Spurs in Game 1 of the NBA Finals. Brunson scored 30 points, including 13 in the fourth quarter, enabling the Knicks to overcome a 14-point deficit. Despite Victor Wembanyama's double-double for the Spurs, shooting just 36 percent from the field hindered their performance down the stretch. The Spurs had led for most of the game but faltered late, allowing the Knicks to take the first win in the series. Game 2 is on the horizon, with Air Corgi predicting the Knicks will win again.

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Status Watch

•Brunson scored 30 points on 12-of-31 shooting.
•Spurs held a double-digit lead at one point.
•Wembanyama posted 26 points and 12 rebounds.
•Game 2 is approaching, with predictions favoring the Knicks.

Latest Updates

1:54 PMYahoo Sports — Spurs honor viral ‘Air Corgi’ for perfect Thunder series prediction during NBA Finals Game 1
11:30 AMYahoo Sports — Jalen Brunson spoils Air Corgi's viral Spurs prediction in NBA Finals Game 1

What they're saying

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The Spurs gave Air Corgi a Finals-stage salute on Wednesday night, but the viral dog’s latest prediction did not survive Game 1. San Antonio leaned into the moment at Frost Bank Center after a Western Conference Finals run that turned a corgi into playoff folklore.
— Yahoo Sports