NBA Finals’ 6 biggest overreactions after Knicks steal Game 1

The New York Knicks defeated the San Antonio Spurs in Game 1 of the 2026 NBA Finals on June 3, 2026, at Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, Texas. The Spurs had built a 14-point second-half lead by stifling the Knicks' high-powered offense before the game shifted in the third quarter. Karl-Anthony Towns was among the key Knicks players on the court as New York managed to steal the opening game of the series.