Knicks react to Jalen Brunson's injury scare in Game 1
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 5, 2026, 2:01 AM
Last updated Jun 5, 2026
The New York Knicks faced a tense moment in Game 1 of the 2026 NBA Finals when point guard Jalen Brunson suffered a knee injury after a collision with Spurs forward Harrison Barnes. Brunson limped to the locker room to the concern of his teammates, including Karl-Anthony Towns, who expressed relief upon Brunson's return to the bench. Brunson contributed significantly, scoring 13 of his 30 points in the fourth quarter, helping the Knicks to overcome a 14-point deficit and secure a 105-95 victory. With the win, the Knicks extended their winning streak to 12 games and are now three wins away from a championship.
- •Knicks last reached the NBA Finals in 1999.
- •Brunson scored 30 points after returning from injury.
- •Knicks overcame a 14-point deficit to win Game 1.
- •Karl-Anthony Towns expressed concern for Brunson's health.
- •Team is three wins away from the franchise's first title in 53 years.
- 2:01 AMYahoo Sports — Knicks’ Karl-Anthony Towns’ Honest Reaction to Jalen Brunson’s Injury Scare
"All of New York City held its breath when Knicks point guard Jalen Brunson grabbed his knee in Game 1 of the 2026 NBA Finals.
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