Knicks overcome Spurs in Game 1 of NBA Finals with late surge
7 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Jun 6, 2026, 6:02 AM
Last updated Jun 6, 2026
The New York Knicks defeated the San Antonio Spurs 105-95 in Game 1 of the NBA Finals on June 4 at the AT&T Center. Trailing by 14 points in the third quarter, the Knicks rallied in the fourth led by Jalen Brunson, who scored 13 of his 30 points in the final period. The victory extended New York's playoff winning streak to 12 games, matching the second-best postseason streak in league history. Game 2 is set for June 6 in San Antonio before the series moves to Madison Square Garden for Game 3.
- •Knicks outscore Spurs 11-0 in final two minutes
- •Brunson totals 30 points; Towns adds 18 and 12 rebounds
- •Wembanyama struggles with 21 shots, making only six
- •Knicks' win streak now includes 12 playoff victories
- •Next game is June 6 in San Antonio
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- 6:46 AMBBC Sport — Knicks lead NBA Finals after late run beats Spurs
- 3:28 AMYahoo Sports — Jalen Brunson powers the Knicks in 4th quarter as New York beats Spurs in NBA Finals Game 1, 105-95
"By now, it’s a mistake to think this Knicks team will go down without a fight. It was a mistake to think that with New York down 2-1 in a first-round series against the Hawks, and it was a mistake to think that down 22 points in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals against the Cleveland Cavaliers. And yes, it was again a mistake to think that with the San Antonio Spurs leading by 14 points ...
"Although the San Antonio Spurs were heavily favored to take Game 1 of the NBA Finals, the opening match came down to the wire. Despite the Spurs holding a 14-point lead in the third quarter, the New York Knicks managed to come back in the fourth. This was behind 13 fourth-quarter points from Knicks guard …
"The New York Knicks survived a fourth-quarter comeback to beat the San Antonio Spurs 105-104 and take a 2-0 lead in the NBA Finals. The Spurs scored 14 consecutive points as they wiped out a deficit and took the lead in the final minute of a physical encounter.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsJun 6, 2026, 6:02 AMNew York Knicks vs. San Antonio Spurs timeline: How New York won NBA Finals Game 2
The New York Knicks managed to thwart the San Antonio Spurs' fourth-quarter rally, taking a 2-0 lead in the NBA Finals. Here's how it happened.
- Yahoo SportsJun 6, 2026, 4:30 AMKnicks weather Spurs' late push in Game 2 win, bring 2‑0 NBA Finals lead back to 'hectic' MSG
The New York Knicks edged the San Antonio Spurs 105-104 in Game 2 of the 2026 NBA Finals and take a commanding lead back to MSG.
- Yahoo SportsJun 6, 2026, 4:10 AMNew York Knicks survive fightback to take 2-0 series lead
The New York Knicks survived a fourth-quarter comeback to beat the San Antonio Spurs 105-104 and take a 2-0 lead in the NBA Finals. The Spurs scored 14 consecutive points as they wiped out a deficit and took the lead in the final minute of a physical encounter.
- Yahoo SportsJun 5, 2026, 7:10 PM3 Key Takeaways From Spurs vs. Knicks NBA Finals Game 1
Although the San Antonio Spurs were heavily favored to take Game 1 of the NBA Finals, the opening match came down to the wire. Despite the Spurs holding a 14-point lead in the third quarter, the New York Knicks managed to come back in the fourth. This was behind 13 fourth-quarter points from Knicks guard …
- Yahoo SportsJun 4, 2026, 6:46 AMKnicks lead NBA Finals after late run beats Spurs
The New York Knicks overcome a 14-point third-quarter deficit to win the opening game of the NBA Finals at the San Antonio Spurs.
- BBC SportJun 4, 2026, 6:46 AMKnicks lead NBA Finals after late run beats Spurs
The New York Knicks overcome a 14-point third-quarter deficit to win the opening game of the NBA Finals at the San Antonio Spurs.
- Yahoo SportsJun 4, 2026, 3:28 AMJalen Brunson powers the Knicks in 4th quarter as New York beats Spurs in NBA Finals Game 1, 105-95
By now, it’s a mistake to think this Knicks team will go down without a fight. It was a mistake to think that with New York down 2-1 in a first-round series against the Hawks, and it was a mistake to think that down 22 points in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals against the Cleveland Cavaliers. And yes, it was again a mistake to think that with the San Antonio Spurs leading by 14 points ...
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