The New York Knicks emerged victorious in a thrilling Game 1 of the NBA Finals, defeating the San Antonio Spurs 105-95 at the Frost Bank Center. This win marks the Knicks’ 12th consecutive playoff victory, placing them among the elite teams in NBA history to achieve such a feat.

Game Highlights

The game was a back-and-forth battle from the start, with both teams exchanging scores. The Knicks initially took a 12-7 lead, but the Spurs responded with a strong 20-5 run, led by rookie Dylan Harper Jr., to close the first quarter.

Knicks’ star guard Jalen Brunson faced challenges early on, leaving the court after a collision with Spurs forward Harrison Barnes. Despite this setback, Brunson returned to the game, much to the relief of Knicks fans. He later suffered another injury scare but continued to play, contributing significantly to the team’s performance.

As the game progressed, the Spurs built a 14-point lead in the third quarter. However, the Knicks capitalized on a brief absence of Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama, narrowing the gap to three points by the end of the quarter, with the score tied at 76-76.

Final Quarter Surge

In the final quarter, Brunson led the Knicks to a six-point lead midway through. Despite the Spurs’ efforts to regain control, the Knicks maintained their momentum and closed the game with an impressive 11-0 run, silencing the San Antonio crowd.

Brunson finished the game with a commendable 30 points, despite a challenging shooting night. After the game, he assured fans of his well-being and emphasized the team’s focus on improving their performance.

Wembanyama, who contributed 26 points, 12 rebounds, and three blocks, expressed confidence in his team’s ability to bounce back in the series. The game also witnessed an unexpected interruption when a fan attempted to take a selfie with Wembanyama, resulting in a jump ball due to the disruption.

Game 2 of the series is scheduled for Friday at 8:30 p.m. ET in San Antonio, where the Spurs will aim to even the series.

Original reporting: KRDO (Colorado Springs metro) — read the source article.