Knicks rally to win Game 1 of NBA Finals against Spurs
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Last updated Jun 4, 2026

The New York Knicks won 105-95 against the San Antonio Spurs in Game 1 of the NBA Finals on June 3, 2026, overcoming a 14-point deficit. This victory marks the Knicks' 12th consecutive playoff win, dating back to their Game 4 success against the Atlanta Hawks in the first round. Their current playoff run has been historically dominant, with a plus-281 point differential, the most in history through 15 postseason games. This win has shifted perceptions of the Knicks' playoff legitimacy while they aim for their first championship since 1973.
- •Knicks have won 12 straight playoff games, an NBA record.
- •They finished with a plus-281 point differential in the playoffs.
- •New York came back from a 14-point third-quarter deficit to win Game 1.
- •They now seek three more wins for the franchise's first championship since 1973.
- •Game 2 of the Finals will determine further momentum between the Knicks and Spurs.
- 6:34 AMCBS NBA — The Knicks just proved more in one NBA Finals win than they did in the 11 before it
"New York quieted a lot of the 'weak East' talk in rallying to beat the Spurs in Game 1
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