NBA Finals: Blowout? Tight game? Late deficit? Whatever the situation, these Knicks are proving tough to beat

The New York Knicks defeated the San Antonio Spurs in Game 1 of the NBA Finals on June 4, 2026, with Jalen Brunson leading the team despite a 13-point deficit in the third quarter. The win marked New York's 12th consecutive victory in these playoffs and their seventh straight road playoff win by double digits. Victor Wembanyama was a notable defensive presence for San Antonio during the contest.