Brunson scores 30 as Knicks upset Spurs in NBA Finals opener

Jalen Brunson scored 30 points, including 13 in the fourth quarter, to lead the New York Knicks to a 105-95 road victory over the San Antonio Spurs in Game 1 of the NBA Finals on June 3, 2026. The Knicks overcame a 14-point third-quarter deficit, with Karl-Anthony Towns adding 18 points and 12 rebounds. The win extended New York's playoff winning streak to 12 consecutive games, tied for the second-longest such run in NBA history.