Knicks rally to beat Spurs in Game 1 of NBA Finals
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 4, 2026, 11:50 PM
Last updated Jun 4, 2026
The Knicks defeated the Spurs 105-95 in Game 1 of the NBA Finals on June 4 at Frost Bank Center. This marks their second consecutive playoff game where they staged a comeback after trailing by double digits, as they erased a 14-point deficit in the second half. Karl-Anthony Towns highlighted the resiliency of the team, which showed determination reflecting New York's gritty spirit. The Knicks now lead the series 1-0 and are three wins away from their first championship since 1973.
- •Knicks overcame a 14-point deficit in the second half.
- •Game was held at Frost Bank Center in San Antonio.
- •Karl-Anthony Towns praised team's resilience.
- •Knicks are three wins shy of an NBA championship.
- •This win marks Knicks' second playoff comeback in a row.
- 11:50 PMYahoo Sports — Kristian Winfield: Why no lead is ever safe against these Knicks: ‘It’s something in the city’
- 12:57 PMYahoo Sports — Why no lead is ever safe against these Knicks: ‘It’s something in the city’
"SAN ANTONIO — Karl-Anthony Towns didn’t hesitate, his stare pierced through shades covering his eyes after the Knicks completed yet another miraculous comeback, their second consecutive Game 1 rally of the playoffs. Only weeks earlier, the Knicks found themselves in far-too familiar territory, down 22 points in the Eastern Conference finals opener against the Cleveland Cavaliers. The Knicks ...
"SAN ANTONIO — Karl-Anthony Towns didn’t hesitate, his stare pierced through shades covering his eyes after the Knicks completed yet another miraculous comeback, their second consecutive Game 1 rally of the playoffs. Only weeks earlier, the Knicks found themselves in far-too familiar territory, down 22 points in the Eastern Conference Finals opener against the Cleveland Cavaliers. The Knicks ...
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 4, 2026, 11:50 PMKristian Winfield: Why no lead is ever safe against these Knicks: ‘It’s something in the city’
SAN ANTONIO — Karl-Anthony Towns didn’t hesitate, his stare pierced through shades covering his eyes after the Knicks completed yet another miraculous comeback, their second consecutive Game 1 rally of the playoffs. Only weeks earlier, the Knicks found themselves in far-too familiar territory, down 22 points in the Eastern Conference finals opener against the Cleveland Cavaliers. The Knicks ...
- Yahoo SportsJun 4, 2026, 12:57 PMWhy no lead is ever safe against these Knicks: ‘It’s something in the city’
SAN ANTONIO — Karl-Anthony Towns didn’t hesitate, his stare pierced through shades covering his eyes after the Knicks completed yet another miraculous comeback, their second consecutive Game 1 rally of the playoffs. Only weeks earlier, the Knicks found themselves in far-too familiar territory, down 22 points in the Eastern Conference Finals opener against the Cleveland Cavaliers. The Knicks ...
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