Knicks rally past Spurs in NBA Finals opener

The New York Knicks staged a dramatic comeback in the opening game of the NBA Finals, overcoming a 14-point deficit to secure a 105-95 victory over the San Antonio Spurs. Jalen Brunson was the catalyst for the Knicks' late surge, scoring 13 of his game-high 30 points in the final quarter, including a decisive 11-point run without reply in the closing minutes.

This win marks the Knicks' 12th consecutive victory in the postseason, equaling the second-longest playoff streak in NBA history, previously set by the Spurs in 1999. It's a significant achievement for a team striving to win their first championship since 1973.

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It’s something that’s in the city, you feel that energy in the city. The grit, the grind, the hard work you’ve got to put in to make it in the city. I think we reflect our fans and their lifestyles and what it takes to make it in New York City, when we step on that court with the Knicks jersey.

For the Spurs, Victor Wembanyama had a quiet offensive night, finishing as the team's top scorer with 21 points but struggling with his shooting efficiency. Despite the loss, Wembanyama expressed a lack of personal concern, acknowledging his own performance while remaining unfazed by the series deficit.

The best-of-seven series continues in San Antonio before heading to New York for Game three. The Knicks' ability to overturn significant deficits in these playoffs, including a 22-point comeback in the Eastern Conference Finals, highlights their resilience and determination.

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We’ve been down in a series before – never in the Finals – but I’m not kicking myself about anything. I was bad, it’s not more complicated than that. I’m not worried in the slightest.