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Knicks Ride Brunson's Fire to Take Game 1, Win Streak Hits 12
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The Knicks walked into the NBA Finals with momentum and left Game 1 with even more. Behind Jalen Brunson’s poise and late-game shotmaking, New York beat San Antonio to grab a 1-0 series lead and extend their postseason winning streak to 12 straight.
It wasn’t just Brunson. The Knicks got timely two-way play from OG Anunoby, who chipped in 17 points, 3 rebounds, and drilled 3 threes that steadied the offense whenever the Spurs made a push. New York’s balance and defense showed up early, then their crunch-time execution slammed the door.
San Antonio had answers of its own. Victor Wembanyama was every bit the problem New York expected, piling up 26 points, 12 rebounds, and 3 blocks while bending the game on both ends. Karl-Anthony Towns battled on the glass and space, finishing with 18 points, 12 rebounds, and 4 assists. The Spurs kept it close, but they couldn’t flip the script late.
The headline stat is the streak: 12 wins in a row this postseason. That’s swagger, but also a test. San Antonio has adjustments to make, and Wembanyama looks increasingly comfortable under the brightest lights. Game 2 will tell us whether New York’s rhythm is rolling downhill or if the Spurs can stall it at the summit.
It wasn’t just Brunson. The Knicks got timely two-way play from OG Anunoby, who chipped in 17 points, 3 rebounds, and drilled 3 threes that steadied the offense whenever the Spurs made a push. New York’s balance and defense showed up early, then their crunch-time execution slammed the door.
San Antonio had answers of its own. Victor Wembanyama was every bit the problem New York expected, piling up 26 points, 12 rebounds, and 3 blocks while bending the game on both ends. Karl-Anthony Towns battled on the glass and space, finishing with 18 points, 12 rebounds, and 4 assists. The Spurs kept it close, but they couldn’t flip the script late.
The headline stat is the streak: 12 wins in a row this postseason. That’s swagger, but also a test. San Antonio has adjustments to make, and Wembanyama looks increasingly comfortable under the brightest lights. Game 2 will tell us whether New York’s rhythm is rolling downhill or if the Spurs can stall it at the summit.
Jun 4, 2026
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