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Knicks lead Finals 1-0, Trump confirms attendance at Game 2

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 4, 2026, 11:33 PM

Last updated Jun 4, 2026

Knicks lead Finals 1-0, Trump confirms attendance at Game 2

Summary

The New York Knicks are up 1-0 against the San Antonio Spurs in the 2026 NBA Finals following a strong second-half performance from Jalen Brunson. The Knicks aim to go up 2-0 in the series on Friday night before returning to New York for Games 3 and 4. Donald Trump, a Knicks fan, confirmed he will attend one of the home games, despite inaccuracies in his comments about the team's postseason record. NBA Commissioner Adam Silver expressed enthusiasm for Trump's attendance.

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By the Numbers

•Knicks lead Finals 1-0 after Game 1 against Spurs.
•Jalen Brunson excelled in the second half of Game 1.
•Game 2 is scheduled for Friday night.
•Trump confirmed attendance at one of the Knicks' home games.
•Adam Silver welcomed Trump's participation in the Finals.

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11:33 PMYahoo Sports — Donald Trump completely wrong about Knicks, Adam Silver still ‘thrilled’ he is attending the Finals

What they're saying

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The New York Knicks are up 1-0 over the San Antonio Spurs in the 2026 NBA Finals after an impressive second-half performance from point guard Jalen Brunson. Brunson and the Knicks will look to go up 2-0 in the series on Friday night before heading back to New York for Games 3 and 4. It…
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