On Basketball: Game 1s in the NBA's conference finals were beyond belief
The NBA conference finals kicked off with two thrilling Game 1s that went into overtime. The San Antonio Spurs and New York Knicks both made remarkable comebacks, with standout performances from Victor Wembanyama and Jalen Brunson. The series is just beginning, and both winning teams are aware that there is still a long way to go.
- ▪Victor Wembanyama scored 41 points and grabbed 24 rebounds in his conference finals debut.
- ▪The New York Knicks overcame a 22-point deficit to defeat the Cleveland Cavaliers in overtime.
- ▪Both Game 1s ended with a regulation score of 101-101, marking a conference finals first.
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ABC NewsLiveVideoShowsGood Morning AmericaShopGMAInterest Successfully AddedWe'll notify you here with news aboutTurn on desktop notifications for breaking stories about interest? OffOnStream onOn Basketball: Game 1s in the NBA's conference finals were beyond beliefIf the NBA had screenwriters, not even they could come up with a start this good to the conference finalsByTIM REYNOLDS AP basketball writerMay 19, 2026, 11:44 PM1:28New York Knicks guard Landry Shamet (44) celebrates with teammates after scoring a three-point basket during the first overtime of Game 1 in the Eastern Conference finals NBA basketball playoffs series against the Cleveland Cavaliers, Tuesday, May 19, 2026, in New York.
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