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Josh Hart News / Posting and Toasting / June 3
Knicks 105, Spurs 95: Scenes from Josh Hart powering the Game 1 win 
In December’s Emirates Cup Final, New York fell behind by 11 to the Spurs before rallying to win the fourth quarter 35-19 and steal the victory. Tonight in Game One of the NBA Finals, the Knicks were considered the underdogs.
NBA News / Hoops Wire / June 4
Knicks rally by Spurs in Game 1, continue remarkable playoff run
At some point, it stops feeling like a hot streak. The Knicks are now 12 wins deep into something much bigger. Jalen Brunson scored 30 points, Karl-Anthony Towns added 18 points and 12 rebounds, and New York stormed back from a 14-point second-half deficit to defeat the Spurs, 105-95, in Game 1 of the NBA Finals on Wednesday night in San Antonio.
NBA News / Ball Exclusives / June 4
Knicks take 1-0 Finals lead over Spurs with comeback victory
The New York Knicks pulled off a 14-point comeback on Wednesday to take down the San Antonio Spurs 105-95 to take a 1-0 NBA Finals lead. It was an ugly start in terms of shooting for both sides, but the three-point shooting picked up near the end of the first frame.
The 'Most field goals-per-game by playoffs' quiz
How many of the NBA players to lead the playoffs in made field goals-per-game since the NBA/ABA merger in 1976-77 can you name in six minutes?
Knicks Around the Web
The best homegrown player for every NBA franchise
As an NBA fan, it hits different when a team's best player is a guy the franchise nurtured from the very start. There's a greater attachment to stars who have been there since the start, who have bled the team's colors since the start of their careers.
New York Knicks News / HITC / June 3
New York Knicks fans react to Mike Brown asking Karl-Anthony Towns to take off clothing accessory
New York Knicks head coach Mike Brown sparked a small NBA Finals talking point when he asked Karl-Anthony Towns to take off his cap during practice. The moment was not dramatic, which is part of why it stood out.
Jalen Brunson News / Larry Brown Sports / June 3
Jalen Brunson exits Game 1 of the NBA Finals with a concerning injury
Game 1 of the NBA Finals got off to a very ominous start for the New York Knicks. Knicks star guard Jalen Brunson exited in the first quarter of his team’s opening game against the San Antonio Spurs on Wednesday.
Mitchell Robinson News / HITC / June 3
Brian Windhorst’s key detail about Mitchell Robinson’s hand injury shows the Knicks star’s toughness
New York Knicks center Mitchell Robinson is dealing with a real hand injury before the NBA Finals, and Brian Windhorst’s explanation made his push to play look even tougher.
New York Knicks News / HITC / June 3
Not even Michael Jordan could convince James Dolan to forgive ex-Knicks star, reveals Adam Silver
NBA commissioner Adam Silver revealed that even Michael Jordan could not repair the rift between New York Knicks owner James Dolan and former Knicks star Charles Oakley.
New York Knicks News / HITC / June 3
Why New York Knicks’ Mike Brown didn’t ask for ‘advice’ from Gregg Popovich ahead of NBA Finals
New York Knicks head coach Mike Brown knows Gregg Popovich too well to ask the San Antonio Spurs legend for NBA Finals advice. Brown’s answer carried humor, history, and a clear understanding of the matchup in front of him.
The most unlikely 50-point games in NBA history
If an NBA player ends a game with 30 points, that's generally a great night. 40 points is fantastic, and 50 points is an event. That's especially true when that type of scoring outburst comes from an unexpected source.
New York Knicks News / Athlon Sports / June 3
Knicks Star Josh Hart Did Not Hold Back on First Impression of Jalen Brunson
New York Knicks swingman Josh Hart said he wasn’t a fan of Jalen Brunson when he first came to Villanova. The closeness between Hart and Brunson has been well documented for years, as their friendship has carried over from college to the NBA.
New York Knicks News / Knicks X-Factor / June 3
New York Knicks’ first NBA Finals since 1999: The key questions
For the first time since 1999, the New York Knicks are back in the NBA Finals. They’re facing a familiar opponent in the San Antonio Spurs, the same team they faced in their last Finals bout.
New York Knicks News / NBA Draft on SI / June 3
Assessing the Knicks' Biggest Needs at the 2026 NBA Draft
Not a single New York Knicks fan cares a lick about the 2026 NBA Draft right now, but if we can, let's pivot to the 2026 NBA Draft, just for a moment. Despite the Knicks trading a war chest of draft picks for Mikal Bridges nearly two years ago, they'll have an astounding three selections in June, one of which is in the first round (No.
Mike Brown News / Athlon Sports / June 3
Spurs' De'Aaron Fox Had a Lot to Say About Knicks Coach Mike Brown
San Antonio Spurs guard De’Aaron Fox discussed the incredible coaching style of New York Knicks head coach Mike Brown. There were many storylines leading into the NBA Finals showdown between the Spurs and the Knicks.
New York Knicks News / Knicks X-Factor / June 3
Spurred into action: Knicks X-Factor predicts the NBA Finals
Are New York Knicks fans finally free at 53? Or is there more in store at 54? New York is set to embark on what’s sure to be its most thrilling four-to-seven games in quite some time, as the Knicks seek to end the city’s dearth of (men’s) professional basketball titles in the 2026 NBA Finals.
NBA News / Yardbarker / June 3
It's cheaper for Knicks fans to fly to San Antonio than pay outrageous MSG prices
No wonder you have to be Tracy Morgan, Ben Stiller or Timothy Chalamet to go to an NBA Finals game.
NBA News / Field Level Media / June 3
NBA Finals G1: Knicks-Spurs Preview, Props, Prediction
The New York Knicks will begin their NBA Finals quest for a first title in 52 years as significant Game 1 underdogs at San Antonio on Wednesday night. The Spurs, who enter as the series favorites, open at home as consensus 4.5-point favorites just hours ahead of tip-off.
NBA News / Yardbarker / June 3
Five players with most at stake in NBA Finals
Here are the five players with the most at stake in the 2026 NBA Finals.
New York Knicks News / Yardbarker / June 3
President Donald Trump makes decision on attending NBA Finals
The New York Knicks are back in the NBA Finals for the first time since 1999. The legendary Madison Square Garden has waited nearly three decades to host another NBA Finals game, and the next one will feature quite the high-profile guest.
New York Knicks News / The Lead / June 3
This Year’s Finals Are a Second Chance for Anunoby and Bridges
A trip to the NBA Finals is hard enough to come by in the NBA, let alone twice. For the Knicks’ Mikal Bridges and OG Anunoby, the 2026 NBA Finals are a second opportunity to make right on hauntings from the past.
New York Knicks News / NBA on ClutchPoints / June 3
Why Stephen A. Smith believes he deserves some credit for Knicks reaching NBA Finals
Veteran analyst and lifelong New York Knicks fan Stephen A Smith wants credit for his team reaching the NBA Finals. For the first time in 26 years, the Knicks return to the NBA Finals to face the San Antonio Spurs.
Mitchell Robinson News / Hoops Wire / June 3
Knicks’ Mitchell Robinson expected to play in Game 1
The Knicks apparently will indeed have some much-needed frontcourt depth for Game 1 of the NBA Finals. According to ESPN’s Shams Charania, center Mitchell Robinson is expected to be available when New York opens the series against the Spurs on Wednesday night in San Antonio.
James Dolan News / New York Knicks on SI / June 3
James Dolan Is Winning on and Off the Court During Knicks' Run
As the New York Knicks get set to play in their first NBA Finals in 27 years, nobody is a bigger winner than much-maligned owner James Dolan. Under the stewardship of Dolan, the Knicks lost more games than any other team in the NBA from 1999 – the year he took over the franchise – through 2020.
New York Knicks News / The Spun / June 3
Ban On Knicks 'Watch Parties' Has Been Reversed For Game 1 Of NBA Finals
The New York Knicks have a chance to send the Big Apple into an absolute frenzy this June, make no mistake about it. Knicks fans have been waiting to watch their team compete in the NBA Finals for over two decades, so there's no question they're eager for Game 1 to officially begin.
James Dolan News / Hoops Wire / June 3
Knicks owner James Dolan explains why Finals were always the expectation
James Dolan doesn’t grant many interviews. So when the Knicks owner speaks, people tend to listen. Ahead of the NBA Finals, Dolan sat down with the New York Post’s Steve Serby and made it clear that New York’s appearance on the league’s biggest stage didn’t come as a surprise inside the organization.
New York Knicks News / Hoops Rumors / June 2
Knicks’ James Dolan Talks Brown, Towns, Bridges, Rose
Knicks owner James Dolan doesn’t speak to reporters often, so he’ll generate headlines by simply giving an interview about his NBA team, no matter what he says.
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