Karl-Anthony Towns credits late mother for calm feeling he had in thrilling Game 1 of NBA Finals
Karl-Anthony Towns expressed a sense of calm during Game 1 of the NBA Finals, attributing it to the memory of his late mother. Despite the high stakes, he felt a connection to her that helped him play confidently. The New York Knicks won the game against the San Antonio Spurs, taking a 1-0 lead in the series.
- ▪Karl-Anthony Towns credited his late mother for the calm feeling he experienced during Game 1 of the NBA Finals.
- ▪His mother, Jacqueline Cruz-Towns, passed away in April 2020 due to complications from COVID-19.
- ▪The New York Knicks defeated the San Antonio Spurs 105-95 in Game 1, taking a 1-0 lead in the series.
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NBA Playoffs Karl-Anthony Towns credits late mother for calm feeling he had in thrilling Game 1 of NBA Finals Towns said he felt no pressure despite the stakes, likening the experience to playing AAU games as a child By Scott Thompson Fox News Published June 4, 2026 6:32pm EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Knicks ‘clearly better’ in Game 1 vs. Spurs, Can Jalen Brunson be slowed down? | The Herd The New York Knicks beat the San Antonio Spurs 105-95 to take a 1-0 lead in the NBA Finals. Colin Cowherd reacts to the win and asks if the Knicks stole the game, and he wonders if the Spurs can stop Jalen Brunson.
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