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NBA history shows New York Knicks winning Game 1 of Finals is good news for San Antonio Spurs
The Knicks stealing Game 1 looked like a brutal blow for San Antonio, but NBA Finals history gives the Spurs a reason not to panic yet. New York beat San Antonio 105-95 at Frost Bank Center, erasing a 14-point deficit and taking home-court advantage in the series.
NBA News / Posting and Toasting / June 4
Knicks 105, Spurs 95: “This is next year” 
How To Make A Slingshot With Household Items “A strong slingshot depends on a firm frame and dependable elastic. That mix gives stability and solid forward movement” Firm, but dependable.
New York Knicks News / The Spun / June 4
Charles Barkley Makes Bold Claim About Knicks Star Jalen Brunson
If the New York Knicks plan on winning the NBA Finals, they'll need All-Star guard and team leader Jalen Brunson to play the best basketball of his career.
The 'Last 30-point NBA Finals game' quiz
How many of the most recent players to score at least 30 points in an NBA Finals game for each franchise can you name in five minutes?NOTE: The Charlotte Hornets, Los Angeles Clippers, Memphis Grizzlies, Minnesota Timberwolves, New Orleans Pelicans, have never made the NBA Finals, while no Kings player scored 30 in their lone appearance (1951).
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 / The Spun / June 4
Bob Costas Doesn't Agree With Popular Jalen Brunson, NBA Finals Narrative
Legendary broadcaster Bob Costas is well aware of a certain narrative surrounding New York Knicks star Jalen Brunson, but that doesn't mean he has to subscribe to it.
NBA News / Yardbarker / June 4
Spurs' Victor Wembanyama reacts to fan running on court in Game 1 of 2026 NBA Finals
A fan just couldn't wait until after Game 1 of the 2026 NBA Finals to take a selfie with San Antonio Spurs forward Victor Wembanyama.
Victor Wembanyama News / Yardbarker / June 4
Victor Wembanyama goes viral for heartwarming moment with nuns during Knicks-Spurs Finals
After Game 1 of the NBA Finals, the San Antonio Spurs nuns took the spotlight.
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.
NBA News / Yardbarker / June 4
Victor Wembanyama 'not worried' after shaky Finals debut
The New York Knicks never wavered and stole Game 1 of the NBA Finals from the San Antonio Spurs. Spurs star Victor Wembanyama remains confident despite the setback.
Ben Stiller and Spike Lee celebrity Knicks fans spotted at NBA finals game 1
Ben Stiller and Spike Lee gave Knicks fans a familiar sight in unfamiliar territory as New York opened the NBA Finals with a statement win in San Antonio.
New York Knicks News / Athlon Sports / June 4
Knicks' Karl-Anthony Towns Admits Concern After Jalen Brunson's Injury Scare
The New York Knicks trailed by as many as 14 points in the second half before staging a comeback to beat the San Antonio Spurs, 105-95, in Game 1 of the NBA Finals.
New York Knicks News / NBA on ClutchPoints / June 4
Danhausen claims Stephen A. Smith caved to keep Knicks ‘uncursed’ after Game 1 win
After WWE Superstar Danhausen listed new demands for Stephen A. Smith to keep the Knicks “uncursed,” they won Game 1 of the NBA Finals vs. the Spurs. Perhaps New York fans have the “Very Nice, Very Evil” Superstar to thank for that.
New York Knicks News / HITC / June 4
The NBA finals game Donald Trump is planning to attend after Knicks take game one
Donald Trump’s planned NBA Finals trip would bring an already loud Knicks-Spurs series into an even brighter political spotlight. New York took Game 1 in San Antonio, and the series now heads toward Madison Square Garden with a major presidential security storyline attached.
Karl-Anthony Towns News / HITC / June 4
‘I was seeing her’ – Karl-Anthony Towns thanks late mother’s influence in NBA finals debut
Karl-Anthony Towns did not just give the Knicks a Game 1 double-double, he gave their NBA Finals opener a deeply personal meaning. New York beat San Antonio 105-95 at Frost Bank Center, with Towns producing 18 points and 12 rebounds in his first NBA Finals game.
New York Knicks News / AirJordanChronicles / June 4
'I Tried, Michael Jordan Tried': Adam Silver Admits Failure to Mend Oakley-Dolan Knicks Feud
While the New York Knicks chase a championship in the 2026 NBA Finals, an old shadow still hangs over the historic franchise. Questions about a feud between the owner, James Dolan, and Charles Oakley remain.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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