Jalen Brunson shines as Knicks take Game 1 of NBA Finals against Spurs
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 4, 2026, 4:29 AM
Last updated Jun 4, 2026
Jalen Brunson led the New York Knicks to a 101-95 win over the San Antonio Spurs in Game 1 of the NBA Finals on June 3, 2026. Brunson scored a game-high 30 points, overcoming a knee injury scare in the first quarter. The Knicks initially trailed by eight points but rallied in the fourth quarter, where Brunson contributed 13 points, including key baskets in the final moments. Spurs' Victor Wembanyama added 26 points and 12 rebounds, but it was not enough to secure a win. Game 2 is scheduled for June 5 at the Frost Bank Center.
- •Brunson scored 30 points and led the fourth-quarter comeback.
- •The Knicks trailed by eight in the first quarter.
- •Wembanyama scored 26 points for the Spurs.
- •Game 2 takes place on June 5 at Frost Bank Center.
- 4:29 AMYahoo Sports — How Jalen Brunson overcame injury to will Knicks to win vs. Spurs with clutch 4th quarter
- 3:49 AMYahoo Sports — Jalen Brunson Bucks Injury Scare, Goes Clutch to Surprise Spurs in Game 1 of NBA Finals
"Somebody take the Clutch Player of the Year award from Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and give it to New York Knicks star Jalen Brunson. People should give him an award, too, for overcoming an injury scare. The Knicks take Game 1 of their NBA Finals series with the San Antonio Spurs with the three-time All-Star living up [...]
"Brunson's hot hand in the fourth quarter was the difference in Game 1 of the 2026 NBA Finals.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 4, 2026, 4:29 AMHow Jalen Brunson overcame injury to will Knicks to win vs. Spurs with clutch 4th quarter
Brunson's hot hand in the fourth quarter was the difference in Game 1 of the 2026 NBA Finals.
- Yahoo SportsJun 4, 2026, 3:49 AMJalen Brunson Bucks Injury Scare, Goes Clutch to Surprise Spurs in Game 1 of NBA Finals
Somebody take the Clutch Player of the Year award from Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and give it to New York Knicks star Jalen Brunson. People should give him an award, too, for overcoming an injury scare. The Knicks take Game 1 of their NBA Finals series with the San Antonio Spurs with the three-time All-Star living up [...]
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