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Knicks extend playoff win streak to 12 with Game 1 victory

2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 5, 2026, 12:31 AM

Last updated Jun 5, 2026

Knicks extend playoff win streak to 12 with Game 1 victory

Summary

The New York Knicks secured a 105-95 win against the San Antonio Spurs in Game 1 of the 2026 NBA Finals on Wednesday night. This victory marks the Knicks' 12th consecutive win in the playoffs, tying for the second-longest streak in NBA history. The Knicks have outscored their opponents by a total of 272 points during this stretch, the best in playoff history. They will aim to continue this streak in Game 2 of the Finals on Friday.

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By the Numbers

•Knicks log 105-95 victory to start NBA Finals.
•They have outscored opponents by 272 points in 12-game streak.
•Team averages 40.3% from three-point range during the stretch.
•Knicks aim for 13th win in Game 2 on Friday.

Latest Updates

12:31 AMYahoo Sports — Knicks Make NBA History With 12th Consecutive Postseason Victory
7:39 PMYahoo Sports — 12 mind-blowing stats on the Knicks' historic 12-game playoff win streak

What they're saying

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With their Game 1 win in the 2026 NBA Finals on Wednesday night, the Knicks logged their 12th consecutive win in the playoffs.
— Yahoo Sportsby Ben Rohrbach