Knicks come back against Spurs in NBA Finals Game 1 after Bayless critique
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 4, 2026, 10:15 PM
Last updated Jun 4, 2026
In Game 1 of the NBA Finals, the New York Knicks overcame a 14-point deficit to defeat the San Antonio Spurs 105-95. Skip Bayless criticized the Knicks' performance during the third quarter as they struggled initially. However, Jalen Brunson's second-half scoring surge, including 13 points in the fourth quarter, propelled the Knicks to victory. The game showcased the Knicks' resilience in a high-pressure environment.
- •Knicks trailed by 14 points before rallying for the win.
- •Jalen Brunson scored 30 points, leading the team.
- •Bayless criticized the Knicks on social media during the game.
- •This win could support Bayless' prediction of Knicks winning the series.
- 10:15 PMYahoo Sports — ‘He wonders why he’s not on TV’: Skip Bayless was immediately proven wrong
"Longtime sports personality Skip Bayless is never one to shy away from offering an opinion online, but it’s safe to say that sometimes he should wait a bit before dishing a take. He certainly learned that on Wednesday night. During the third quarter of Wednesday’s NBA Finals Game 1 showdown between the New York Knicks…
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