Knicks fans celebrate in NYC after Game 1 Finals win against Spurs
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 6, 2026, 5:01 AM
Last updated Jun 6, 2026
The New York Knicks claimed a 105-95 victory over the San Antonio Spurs in Game 1 of the 2026 NBA Finals on Wednesday, April 3. Knicks star Jalen Brunson played a pivotal role, scoring 19 of his 30 points in the second half, including a late 11-0 run. Fans gathered in large numbers outside Madison Square Garden to celebrate the win, taking part in festivities across New York City. With this victory, the Knicks lead the series 1-0 and are three wins away from their first NBA championship in 53 years. The next two games will take place in San Antonio.
- •Knicks win Game 1 against Spurs 105-95 on April 3
- •Jalen Brunson scores 30 points, pivotal in second half
- •Fans fill NYC streets to celebrate the victory
- •Series moves to San Antonio for next two games
- •Knicks aim for first championship in 53 years
- 5:01 AMYahoo Sports — Knicks fans react to 2-0 NBA Finals lead: Celebratory mobs form in streets following win over Spurs
- 4:20 AMYahoo Sports — New York Knicks fan base celebrates Game 2 victory in NBA Finals
- 4:30 AMYahoo Sports — Knicks fans turn NYC into street party after Game 1 Finals win over Spurs
"New York Knicks fans had a reason to feel good after the team secured a 2-0 lead in the 2026 NBA Finals vs. the San Antonio Spurs. Here's the latest.
"Knicks fans danced the night away following New York's Game 2 win over the Spurs. Can you blame them?
"The Knicks' fanbases celebrates the NBA Finals Game 1 victory in the streets of New York.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsJun 6, 2026, 5:01 AMKnicks fans react to 2-0 NBA Finals lead: Celebratory mobs form in streets following win over Spurs
Knicks fans danced the night away following New York's Game 2 win over the Spurs. Can you blame them?
- Yahoo SportsJun 6, 2026, 4:20 AMNew York Knicks fan base celebrates Game 2 victory in NBA Finals
New York Knicks fans had a reason to feel good after the team secured a 2-0 lead in the 2026 NBA Finals vs. the San Antonio Spurs. Here's the latest.
- Yahoo SportsJun 4, 2026, 4:30 AMKnicks fans turn NYC into street party after Game 1 Finals win over Spurs
The Knicks' fanbases celebrates the NBA Finals Game 1 victory in the streets of New York.
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