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.
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.
Game 1 of the 2026 NBA Finals tips off in San Antonio, as the No. 2 seed Spurs welcome the No. 3 seed Knicks on their home court.
San Antonio welcomes the NBA Finals with a giant Wembanyama statue and black-and-silver banners across the city. Game 1 against the Knicks is on Wednesday, with fans calling it the return of a new era.
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.
Back in the Finals, San Antonio's 2026 starting five and the 2014 title core are taking different paths in pace, rotation and minutes distribution.
San Antonio held every game of the series under 100 points, riding stifling defense and Tim Duncan's steady production past the Knicks to claim the franchise's first championship.
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