Knicks Joined NBA History in Game 1 Comeback vs Spurs
Summary
The New York Knicks made history by winning Game 1 of the NBA Finals against the San Antonio Spurs. They were behind by one point with just over two minutes left but ended the game with an 11-0 run to win by 10 points or more.Key Facts
- The Knicks came back from a one-point deficit with 2:16 remaining to win Game 1.
- They became the third team in 50 years to win a Finals game by 10 or more points after trailing in the last two minutes.
- The Knicks were the first to do this in regulation time (no overtime).
- Jalen Brunson scored 30 points, including 13 in the fourth quarter.
- Brunson took 31 shots during the game.
- The Spurs shot poorly in the final minutes, making only 1 out of 14 shots and missing all 8 attempts from the three-point line when Brunson defended.
- Spurs coach Mitch Johnson noted his team struggled with offensive rebounds, giving the Knicks 23 second-chance points.
- Miles Bridges grabbed an offensive rebound and passed to Brunson, who scored three points contributing to the final win.
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