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Jalen Brunson News / Field Level Media / June 3
Jalen Brunson sparks Knicks' rally past Spurs in Finals opener
SAN ANTONIO -- Jalen Brunson scored 13 of his 30 points in the fourth quarter and the New York Knicks overcame a 14-point third-quarter deficit to post a 105-95 victory over the host San Antonio Spurs on Wednesday in Game 1 of the NBA Finals.
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.
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?
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.
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.
Victor Wembanyama News / Larry Brown Sports / June 4
NBA Finals Game 1 gets disrupted by fan trying to take selfie with Victor Wembanyama
Victor Wembanyama is quickly reaching a soccer-esque level of mythology.
NBA News / Yardbarker / June 4
Knicks' Jalen Brunson makes NBA Finals history in Game 1 win over Spurs
As has become par for the course during his tenure, Jalen Brunson made history while leading the New York Knicks to a win on Wednesday night.
NBA News / Yardbarker / June 4
Knicks ride huge third-quarter comeback to Game 1 win
Midway through the third quarter of Wednesday's Game 1 of the NBA Finals, the San Antonio Spurs led the New York Knicks by 14 points. Then the Knicks buckled down and showed the gumption that's led them to 12 straight playoff wins, finishing with a 105-95 win.
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.
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.
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.
NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / June 3
Exclusive: Chris Childs is speaking a Knicks title into existence
The New York Knicks are in a place where they haven’t been since 1999, the NBA Finals. Fittingly, they will be playing against the same team that defeated them in five games 27 years ago, the San Antonio Spurs.
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
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.
Karl-Anthony Towns News / Athlon Sports / June 3
Karl-Anthony Towns Stands Up for Knicks Teammate Amid Criticism
Karl-Anthony Towns has massive belief in New York Knicks teammate Mikal Bridges despite his inconsistency in the 2026 NBA playoffs. The Knicks have shattered expectations, reaching the NBA Finals for the first time in 27 years.
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 / The Lead / June 3
Knicks Have Given 'No Quit In New York' an Entirely New Meaning
For years, the New York Knicks searched for an identity that could survive deep into the postseason. Star power came and went. Coaches changed. Expectations rose and collapsed just as quickly.
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.
New York Knicks News / New York Knicks on SI / June 3
Ranking the 10 Knicks Who Are Most Important to Winning NBA Finals
The Knicks have made it to the NBA Finals thanks to a well-rounded roster. Not only does this team have one of the best starting fives in the entire league, but the front office's determination to bring in as many veteran depth pieces as possible has proved huge, too.
New York Knicks News / New York Knicks on SI / June 3
7 Bad Omens Knicks Do Not Want to See in Game 1
The pre-game jitters are officially back for the Knicks as tip-off draws closer once again. Given the layoff between contests and the fact that the Spurs are the most dangerous opponent in New York's playoff run, there's a ton of unknowns heading into this final series.
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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