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Knicks rally past Spurs in Game 1 of NBA Finals

4 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 6, 2026, 4:06 AM

Last updated Jun 6, 2026

Knicks rally past Spurs in Game 1 of NBA Finals

Summary

The Knicks defeated the Spurs 105-95 in Game 1 of the NBA Finals on June 3, 2026. After trailing by 14 points, New York mounted a comeback late in the game, thanks in part to strong performances from Karl-Anthony Towns, who defended well against Spurs star Victor Wembanyama, and Jalen Brunson, who scored 30 points. The victory gives the Knicks home court advantage as the series shifts to Game 2 on June 5.

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Status Watch

•Knicks outscored Spurs in the final quarter to secure victory.
•Towns limited Wembanyama to 6-of-21 shooting.
•Brunson played through injuries to lead Knicks with 30 points.
•Robinson contributed despite a right pinky injury.
•Game 2 is scheduled for June 5.

Latest Updates

4:06 AMYahoo Sports — Knicks’ Karl-Anthony Towns dominates start of NBA Finals Game 2 — then disappears as Spurs nearly steal win
7:08 AMYahoo Sports — Jalen Brunson, Knicks aren't in position to win Game 1 of NBA Finals without Karl-Anthony Towns
4:44 AMYahoo Sports — Karl-Anthony Towns defense, Jalen Brunson clutch plays, and other reasons why Knicks won Game 1 of the Finals

What they're saying

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The Spurs knew an adjustment had to be made on Jalen Brunson, who torched San Antonio in the second half of a loss in Game 1 of the NBA Finals. And they did make that adjustment. But, they didn’t have an answer early for Karl-Anthony Towns, the Knicks’ best player on the floor for beginning of Friday’s 105-104 Game 2 win in Frost Bank Center. What was missing? A moment in the fourth for Towns ...
— Yahoo Sports