The Knicks hold a 3-1 lead over the Spurs in the NBA Finals, one win from their first championship in 53 years, as New York's basketball mania eclipses Brazil versus Morocco at the World Cup.
The Knicks rallied for a 107-106 win in the largest comeback in NBA Finals history, taking a 3-1 series lead; San Antonio faces a must-win Game 5 at home on Saturday.
The Knicks edged the Spurs 105-104 on the road to take a 2-0 series lead. Brunson stressed the need to reset their mindset and warned that San Antonio will raise their intensity in a comeback push.
Trade buzz is building through the middle of the lottery, with Kawhi Leonard potentially on the move; the Raptors are eyeing Bennett Stirtz to bolster their backcourt, while the Spurs are backing combine sleeper Luigi Suigo.
After blowing a Game 1 lead at home, Victor Wembanyama said the issues were not technical and called on the Spurs to return to their usual season approach in Game 2.
The Knicks rallied late for their 12th straight win as Brunson and Towns liken the team's grit to New York spirit, eyeing their first championship since 1973.
The Knicks stole Game 1 of the NBA Finals on the road. Jalen Brunson kept pouring in points despite an ankle sprain, Victor Wembanyama struggled to find his rhythm, and the Spurs could not hold on after taking the lead.
The Knicks are back in the NBA Finals after years away, and New York is all in—from the streets and subways to City Hall—as the orange-and-blue wave spreads outward from Madison Square Garden.
The Knicks have won 11 straight in the playoffs, with Jalen Brunson averaging 26.9 points to lead all scorers. He said outside doubts have instead brought the team together, and they will face Stephon Castle's stifling defense when they open the Finals on the road against the Spurs.
The Thunder rolled past the Spurs at home to grab a 3-2 series lead, with Alex Caruso's 22-point night stealing the spotlight.
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