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Victor Wembanyama Shouts Out 'Elite' Jalen Brunson Amid NBA Finals

Victor Wembanyama Shouts Out 'Elite' Jalen Brunson Amid NBA Finals

Summary

Jalen Brunson led the New York Knicks to a win over Victor Wembanyama’s San Antonio Spurs in Game 1 of the NBA Finals, scoring 30 points. After the game, Wembanyama praised Brunson as an "elite" player and said there are more games left in the series.

Key Facts

  • The Knicks won Game 1 of the NBA Finals against the Spurs with a score of 105-95.
  • Jalen Brunson scored 30 points in the game, including 13 in the fourth quarter.
  • Victor Wembanyama scored 26 points and had 12 rebounds but was less efficient in shooting.
  • Wembanyama made 6 turnovers and missed many shots, going 6 of 21 from the field and 2 of 9 for three-pointers.
  • Wembanyama called Brunson an “elite” NBA player after the game.
  • Brunson led the Knicks to 12 straight wins in the 2026 playoffs and averages 27.1 points and 6.3 assists per game in the playoffs.
  • Both Brunson and Wembanyama were named MVPs of their respective conference finals.
  • Game 2 of the NBA Finals is scheduled for Friday at 8:30 p.m. Eastern Time.
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