Heroes, zeros from Knicks’ Game 1 NBA Finals win over Spurs: De’Aaron Fox was weak link in brutal showing
The New York Knicks won Game 1 of the NBA Finals against the San Antonio Spurs with a score of 105-95. Jalen Brunson was the hero of the game, scoring 13 of his 30 points in the final quarter. The Knicks' win was a significant one, with Brunson's performance being a major factor in their success.
- ▪Jalen Brunson scored 30 points, including 13 in the final quarter, to lead the Knicks to victory.
- ▪De'Aaron Fox struggled, missing 10 of 13 shots from the field and being a weak link for the Spurs.
- ▪Karl-Anthony Towns had a strong game, continuing his terrific postseason performance.
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nba finals NBA New York Knicks Heroes, zeros from Knicks’ Game 1 NBA Finals win over Spurs: De’Aaron Fox was weak link in brutal showing By Zach Braziller Published June 3, 2026, 11:53 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google Heroes and zeros from the Knicks’ 105-95 Game 1 win over the Spurs in the NBA Finals on Wednesday night in San Antonio: Hero Jalen Brunson was at his best in crunch time. Really, is anyone surprised? Despite suffering knee and ankle injuries in the first half and starting 1-for-7 from the field, Brunson scored 13 of his game-high 30 points in the final quarter. His 3-pointer with 1:50 left gave the Knicks the lead for good, and he added a rainbow jumper that pushed the lead to six and iced Game 1.
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