Knicks lead NBA Finals after late run beats Spurs

The New York Knicks overcame a 14-point third-quarter deficit to defeat the San Antonio Spurs 105-95 in Game 1 of the NBA Finals on June 4, 2026. Jalen Brunson scored 30 points, including 13 in the fourth quarter, as the Knicks closed the game with an 11-0 run in the final two minutes. The victory extended New York's winning streak to 12 consecutive postseason games, matching the second-best all-time playoff streak in NBA history, set by the Spurs in 1999.