The New York Knicks extended their NBA Playoffs winning streak to 12 games with a 105-95 victory over the San Antonio Spurs in Game 1 of the Finals. Jalen Brunson starred with 30 points, while Karl-Anthony Towns added 18 points and 12 rebounds. The Knicks erased a 14-point second-half deficit and closed the game on an 11-0 run.

The victory marked a significant historical moment as New York became the first team to beat the Spurs in a Game 1 of the Finals. San Antonio had previously been 6-0 in such games. OG Anunoby contributed 17 points for the Knicks, who won on the road against the Spurs for the first time this season. The series shifts to Game 2 on Friday night.

French phenom Victor Wembanyama struggled in his Finals debut, scoring 26 points on just 6-of-21 shooting. "I was bad tonight," he admitted matter-of-factly. Despite the setback, Wembanyama maintained his confidence. The Knicks' historic victory gives them home-court advantage for the remainder of the series.