NBA finals: In a mud wrestle shaped by 53 years of dread, Jalen Brunson was the difference
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NBC NewsBJun 4, 4:57 AM
The Knicks’ Jalen Brunson can already do what the Spurs are still figuring out
When the New York Knicks needed a big basket against the San Antonio Spurs in Game 1 of the NBA Finals, they turned to Jalen Brunson. He delivered.
The GuardianAJun 4, 12:27 PM
NBA finals: In a mud wrestle shaped by 53 years of dread, Jalen Brunson was the difference
The New York Knicks are fighting history as well as the Spurs. On Wednesday night in San Antonio, they took a crucial step towards defeating both It is uncommon to begin counting down after the openin
VoxBJun 3, 3:00 PM
This year’s wild NBA Finals, explained
Jalen Brunson drives to the basket while against Victor Wembanyama in the second quarter of the championship game of the NBA Cup at T-Mobile Arena on December 16, 2025 in Las Vegas. | Ethan Miller/Get
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Al JazeeraBJun 4, 8:12 AM
Brunson scores 30 as Knicks upset Spurs in NBA Finals opener
Led by Jalen Brunson, the New York Knicks steal a road win against the San Antonio Spurs in game one of the NBA Finals.
Christian Science MonitorAJun 3, 9:21 PM
NBA Finals: Knicks, Spurs, and Wemby, a big man unwilling to hide his emotions
San Antonio Spurs superstar Victor Wembanyama is showing emotional maturity beyond his years as he seeks his first NBA title.
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NY PostCJun 4, 11:51 AM
You can’t keep Jalen Brunson down — or these Knicks
The most charmed Knicks playoff run in a generation, seemingly in the balance with each one of the captain’s hobbled steps.
NY PostCJun 4, 11:55 AM
Viral Spurs fans stick out as they spurn team’s NBA Finals Game 1 shirts
It wasn't hard to spot the pair of viral Spurs fans, who've made their presence known at Frost Bank Center throughout San Antonio's playoff run, at Game 1 of the 2026 NBA Finals.
NY PostCJun 4, 12:42 PM
Victor Wembanyama ‘not worried in the slightest’ after rough NBA Finals Game 1
Victor Wembanyama is "not worried in the slightest" after Game 1 loss at home.
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