'Captain Clutch' nickname sticks to Jalen Brunson after Game 1

sportsJun 4, 20269333

Jalen Brunson hit late big shots as the New York Knicks beat the San Antonio Spurs 105-95 in Game 1 in San Antonio. Brunson sparked an 11-0 closing run, including a tipped possession that led to his go-ahead three-pointer, to seal the win. That sequence and his late-game poise have cemented the 'Captain Clutch' nickname and give New York momentum heading into Game 2.

James L. Edwards III

@jledwardsiii.bsky.social

FINAL: Knicks 105, Spurs 95. New York wins its 12th straight playoff game. Jalen Brunson did Captain Clutch stuff. Josh Hart played his greatest hits. KAT was strong early. OG with big moments late. Too many weapons.

1704h ago

NBA

@nba.com

Captain Clutch. In the Clutch. With the game-sealing shot 💯

1524h ago

Willie Lopez

@willielopezshow.bsky.social

JALEN "BIG BODY" BRUNSON! WHAT A BEAST HE IS! #CaptainClutch #NewYorkForever

55h ago

SportsCenter (Unofficial)

@sportscenter-2.bsky.social

JALEN BRUNSON CAPTAIN CLUTCH. NEW YORK STRIKES FIRST IN THE NBA FINALS 🗽 THE KNICKS TAKE GAME 1 IN SAN ANTONIO🍿

14h ago

Not the Guy

@notnotnuanced.bsky.social

it’s the San Antonio Spurs led by Victor “The Alien” Wembanyama and the New York Knicks led by Jalen “Captain Clutch” Brunson

317h ago

Joseph Casciaro

@josephcasciaro.bsky.social

The big shots. The tip to keep the go-ahead possession alive (which ended with his own 3P). All of it. Brunson remains Captain Clutch.

14h ago

God Emperor Doom

@plootube.bsky.social

I mean that as sincerely as I’ve said it all season. He gets called Jeter because of his character & the clutch gene. He is Mariano because he will end you in the 4th quarter in spectacular fashion. Wemby might be better for three quarters…maybe more…but no one is better to close than the Captain.

115h ago