Jalen Brunson leads Knicks to Game 1 victory over Spurs in Finals

The NBA Finals opened Wednesday night in San Antonio with the New York Knicks facing the Spurs. Jalen Brunson, after confronting referee Scott Foster over a no-call, scored 13 of his 30 points in the fourth quarter, leading the Knicks to a 105-95 victory and a 1-0 series lead. Brunson finished with a total of 30 points despite a rocky start, and his performance, noted for its intensity and clutch scoring, reignited discussions about his significance to the franchise. Victor Wembanyama contributed 22 points for the Spurs, who had stretches of dominance but were hurt by turnovers late in the game. Game 2 is scheduled for Friday evening at the Frost Bank Center.

• 12:37 PMYahoo Sports — Jalen Brunson Screams at Scott Foster After No-Call Then Takes Over in Fourth to Shock Spurs in Game 1