Jalen Brunson shakes off first-quarter knee scare, scores 30 as Knicks steal Finals Game 1 from Spurs
Jalen Brunson scores 30 points as the Knicks beat the Spurs 105-95 in Game 1, extending their postseason winning streak to 12 consecutive games.
TL;DR
- Jalen Brunson scored 30 points to lead the Knicks to a 105-95 win over the Spurs in Game 1 of the Finals.
- Brunson overcame an apparent first-quarter knee injury and returned to lead the Knicks' comeback.
- The Knicks extended their postseason winning streak to 12 consecutive games, tied for second all-time.
- San Antonio relied heavily on three-point shots, making only 11 of 43 attempts.
- Victor Wembanyama led the Spurs with 26 points, but the team struggled offensively.
- Key contributions from Karl-Anthony Towns, OG Anunoby, Landry Shamet, and José Alvarado supported Brunson's performance.