Knicks rally to take Game 1 of NBA Finals against Spurs

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Knicks rally to take Game 1 of NBA Finals against Spurs
Summary

The Knicks overcame a 14-point second-half deficit to win Game 1 of the NBA Finals, defeating the Spurs 105-95. Jalen Brunson led New York with 30 points, continuing the team's impressive playoff performance with their 12th consecutive win. The victory sets a strong tone for the series ahead. Game 2 is scheduled for Friday.

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  • Knicks score 105 points, Spurs score 95.
  • Jalen Brunson scores 30 points for New York.
  • Knicks erase a 14-point second-half deficit.
  • This marks the Knicks' 12th straight playoff win.
  • Game 2 of the NBA Finals is set for Friday.
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New York Knicks 105–95 San Antonio Spurs Knicks guard leads way with 30 points The New York Knicks entered Game 1 of this year’s NBA finals on one of the hottest streaks in playoff history: 11 games won in a row with opponents humiliated, humbled and crushed along the way. On Wednseday night in San Antonio many believed that streak would end as they faced the Spurs, who had knocked out the defending champion Oklahoma City Thunder in the previous round, and are led by the most exciting player in the world, Victor Wembanyama. The Knicks won anyway, keeping Wembanyama quiet for long stretches in a 105-95 victory on the Spurs’ home court. They are now just three wins from their first title since 1973. Continue reading...

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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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Jalen Brunson scored 30 points as the New York Knicks erased a 14-point second-half deficit to stun the San Antonio Spurs 105-95 and take a 1-0 lead in the NBA Finals on Wednesday.- Brunson injury scare - An absorbing first half saw the Knicks make a bright start to take a 14-7 lead before San Antonio hit their stride with a 9-0 run to claim their first lead of the game at 16-14.

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