Knicks steal Game 1 in NBA Finals; Trump set to attend Game 3
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 8, 2026, 4:59 AM
Last updated Jun 8, 2026
The New York Knicks secured a dramatic victory against the San Antonio Spurs in Game 1 of the NBA Finals, overcoming a 14-point deficit in the second half to win 105-95. Jalen Brunson led the Knicks with 30 points, scoring 13 in the crucial fourth quarter. President Donald Trump confirmed he will attend Game 3 at Madison Square Garden on June 8, marking a historic visit as no sitting U.S. president has attended an NBA Finals game in person. The Knicks have not hosted a Finals game since 1999, where they will aim to capitalize on home-court advantage for the remainder of the series.
- •Knicks overcome 14-point deficit in Game 1.
- •Jalen Brunson scored 30 points, including key late-game shots.
- •Game 3 to be held at Madison Square Garden on June 8.
- •Trump's attendance marks a historic first for a sitting president at an NBA Finals.
- •Knicks have not hosted an NBA Finals game since 1999.
- 4:59 AMYahoo Sports — Knicks Star Jalen Brunson Drops Bold Quote Ahead of Donald Trump’s Game 3 Appearance at MSG
- 11:11 AMYahoo Sports — Donald Trump Prepares Historic MSG Visit for Game 3 as Jalen Brunson Leads Knicks to Game 1 Victory
"The 2026 NBA Finals have already delivered plenty of drama after just one game. The New York Knicks stole Game 1 in San Antonio with a fourth-quarter comeback that no one saw coming. Now, before Game 2, an off-court development is drawing nearly as much attention. President Donald Trump confirmed he will attend Game 3 [...]
"The 2026 NBA Finals have reached a fever pitch. The New York Knicks arrived in San Antonio as underdogs and left with a commanding 2-0 series lead. In Game 1, Brunson went down with a knee injury in the first quarter, then took a hit to his ankle shortly after, but still delivered 30 points, [...]
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 8, 2026, 4:59 AMKnicks Star Jalen Brunson Drops Bold Quote Ahead of Donald Trump’s Game 3 Appearance at MSG
The 2026 NBA Finals have reached a fever pitch. The New York Knicks arrived in San Antonio as underdogs and left with a commanding 2-0 series lead. In Game 1, Brunson went down with a knee injury in the first quarter, then took a hit to his ankle shortly after, but still delivered 30 points, [...]
- Yahoo SportsJun 5, 2026, 11:11 AMDonald Trump Prepares Historic MSG Visit for Game 3 as Jalen Brunson Leads Knicks to Game 1 Victory
The 2026 NBA Finals have already delivered plenty of drama after just one game. The New York Knicks stole Game 1 in San Antonio with a fourth-quarter comeback that no one saw coming. Now, before Game 2, an off-court development is drawing nearly as much attention. President Donald Trump confirmed he will attend Game 3 [...]
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