Jalen Brunson scores 30 in Knicks' Game 1 win over Spurs
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Last updated Jun 4, 2026
Jalen Brunson led the New York Knicks to a 105-95 victory against the San Antonio Spurs in Game 1 of the 2026 NBA Finals on June 3. Brunson scored 30 points, including crucial shots in the fourth quarter, overcoming a 14-point deficit. His performance drew acclaim from Dick Vitale, who labeled him the greatest scoring guard in Knicks history. Brunson played through pain after an ankle issue but returned to help secure the first win of the series for New York.
- •Knicks overcome 14-point deficit in Game 1
- •Brunson scores 30 points on 12-for-31 shooting
- •The victory marks Brunson's first Finals game
- •Dick Vitale praises Brunson's historic legacy
- •Brunson plays through ankle injury in the game
- 11:00 AMYahoo Sports — Legendary announcer calls Jalen Brunson the ‘greatest scoring guard’ in Knicks history
"Jalen Brunson drew massive praise from Dick Vitale after the New York Knicks star led his team to a 105-95 Game 1 victory over the San Antonio Spurs to open the 2026 NBA Finals. In his first career Finals game,…
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