Knicks win Game 1 of NBA Finals, 105-95 in San Antonio

sportsJun 4, 2026721,584

The New York Knicks rallied from a 14-point deficit to beat the San Antonio Spurs 105-95 in Game 1 of the 2026 NBA Finals in San Antonio, giving New York a 1-0 series lead. Jalen Brunson scored 30 points and paced the Knicks' comeback with key baskets down the stretch while New York tightened its defense in the fourth quarter. The victory hands the Knicks early momentum against a Spurs roster built around Victor Wembanyama and forces San Antonio to respond in Game 2.

Law Murray 📘

@lawmurraythenu.bsky.social

This is the first time the Knicks have had a LEAD in the NBA Finals since they won Game 5 in 1994 That is the White Bronco game by the way

5432h ago

Loomin' Onion™17

if the crowd does not sound you must rebound

AJ7

Friday, 6/17/94. I always have felt that OJ ruined the mojo for the Knicks in that series.

Stuart Shapiro3

OG help us end the curse of OJ!

Bob M3

Real "maybe it will happen during the Finals" energy here...

Mannwich2

That can’t be right. They won game 3 of the 1999 Finals.

NBA

@nba.com

JALEN BRUNSON COMES THROUGH. NEW YORK TAKES GAME 1 OF THE NBA FINALS.

1522h ago

Velodus✨

@velodus.bsky.social

I honestly can't think of a better metaphor for what's wrong w ESPN's sports coverage than them indulging in the instant replay of a trespasser's selfie during the fourth quarter of the NBA Finals

812h ago

ESC Riley 🏳️‍🌈4

If I’m Adam silver I’m tearing them a new one tomorrow morning

NotMovieLines2

It’s literally insane. If people who’ve cooked their brain on social media could get away with this they would do it constantly. That’s why you don’t show it.

Lupita Nihongo

@otsumamiboy.blacksky.app

Basically my entire TL is basketball and that’s a really good feeling. All it took was the combined appeal of a generational talent that stretches the definition of the word ‘species’ and the New York Knicks making the NBA finals.

902h ago

Ni en pedo3

I'm glad these aren't my teams or I would be having myself an ulcer.

eileen chengyin chow2

I am cheering for Wemby but would be happy for the Knicks - so a good wishy-washy finals for me

Keerthika Uthayakumar

@keerthikau.bsky.social

An NBA Finals game is tied heading into the fourth quarter for the first time since 2021. Knicks have a +11.5 net rating in fourth quarters this postseason.

683h ago

Dan Devine

@yourmandevine.bsky.social

Knicks come back from 14 down in the fourth quarter to win 105-95 — another double-digit victory, their 12th straight playoff win, home-court advantage swiped, and a 1-0 lead in the NBA Finals. Incredible comeback.

562h ago

functional moron

@fiveburger.bsky.social

KAT played incredible in an nba finals win there are tears in my eyes man

452h ago

Eliza Orlins

@elizaorlins.bsky.social

KNICKS TAKE GAME ONE!!!!!!!! Let’s fucking gooooooooo!!!!!! #Knicks #NBAFinals

432h ago

rattatatouille

@rattatatouille.bsky.social

This series is gonna be a "fun for neutrals, will cause fans of both teams to age ten years" huh #NBA #NBAFinals

293h ago

@jjdotbiz.bsky.social

GUY HOLDING THE MIC WITH THE DOTS: Excuse me, do you have time to share your four favorite movies with Letterboxd? JALEN BRUNSON: I just finished playing Game 1 of the NBA Finals

262h ago

Justin Russo

@flybyknite.bsky.social

Jalen Brunson is the first player since Allen Iverson in 2001 to score at least 30 points in a NBA Finals Game 1 road win.

172h ago

Tom Leykis

@tomleykis.bsky.social

Watching Dodgers and the NBA Finals and meanwhile grabbing a look at another great sunset!

232h ago

Bob Magee

@bobmagee940.bsky.social

Agreed with others here...the finish to the Dynamite main tonight was an incredibly overbooked mess of a thrill ride...and I loved it. If some podcaster or rips it...screw 'em. This is AEW's way of combating the NBA Finals. Make those watching the Knicks-Spurs see what they missed.

163h ago

Ryan Eichten

@reichten.bsky.social

KAT and the Knicks win Game 1. They just keep winning. Go read my piece about KAT re-writing the narrative of his career ⤵️ www.canishoopus.com/nba-news-rum...

172h ago

Alex Ip 葉清霖

@alexip718.com

I think it will be very funny if, in twenty years, the San Antonio Spurs retire the #2 jersey for Dylan Harper but not for NBA Finals MVP Kawhi Leonard

143h ago

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nytimes.comKnicks vs. Spurs score and live updates: NBA Finals 2026 Game 1 analysis as San Antonio leads New York at halftime open.substack.comAn introduction to Jackson's Read and a Preview of the NBA Finals

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