Knicks lead NBA Finals after late run beats Spurs
Summary
The New York Knicks won the first game of the NBA Finals by beating the San Antonio Spurs 105-95. The Knicks came back from being 14 points behind in the third quarter, with Jalen Brunson scoring 13 points in the last quarter to help secure the win.Key Facts
- The Knicks overcame a 14-point deficit in the third quarter to win Game 1 of the NBA Finals.
- Jalen Brunson scored 30 points, with 13 points in the final quarter.
- The Knicks have won 12 games in a row, matching the Spurs’ record from 1999.
- This is the Knicks' first time in the NBA Finals since 1999.
- Karl-Anthony Towns had 18 points and 12 rebounds and praised the energy of Knicks fans.
- Victor Wembanyama was the top scorer for the Spurs but had a low shooting percentage, scoring 6 out of 21 shots.
- The series will continue with Game 2 in San Antonio on Friday, and Game 3 in New York on Monday.
- The Knicks are aiming to win their first NBA Championship since 1973.
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