Overview
- The New York Knicks beat the San Antonio Spurs 105-95 to lead the 2026 NBA Finals 1-0 following Game 1 Wednesday in San Antonio.
- Jalen Brunson scored 30 points and hit the late go-ahead three, finishing the game with a key stretch that capped an 11-0 closing run.
- Victor Wembanyama had a 26-point, 12-rebound double-double in his Finals debut but shot 6-for-21 and committed multiple turnovers that hurt the Spurs in the finish.
- New York erased a 14-point second-half deficit with a defensive adjustment and balanced scoring from Karl-Anthony Towns and OG Anunoby to regain momentum.
- The series shifts to Game 2 on Friday in San Antonio and will move to Madison Square Garden for Games 3 and 4, with global streams available on platforms such as Amazon Prime Video and NBA League Pass.