Knicks win Game 1 of NBA Finals as Brunson, Towns stifle Wembanyama, Spurs 04.06.2026

The New York Knicks secured a 105-95 victory over the San Antonio Spurs in Game 1 of the NBA Finals on Wednesday, June 3, taking an early series lead. Knicks All-Star Jalen Brunson, who overcame early injuries, scored 13 of his 30 points in the fourth quarter, including a pivotal three-pointer that initiated an 11-0 run to seal the win. Karl-Anthony Towns was instrumental defensively, limiting Victor Wembanyama, who finished with 26 points but shot a poor 6-of-21 from the field. The Knicks, extending their postseason winning streak to 12 games, are now three wins away from their first NBA title in 53 seasons, while the Spurs struggled offensively, particularly in the second half and from beyond the arc.

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