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BASK:Another Brunson burner gets Knicks going in NBA Finals

New York have won Game 1 of the NBA Finals, largely thanks to Jalen Brunson, beating the Spurs in San Antonio by 10 points in the best-of-seven series.

AAP

NBA finals 2026 Game 1: New York Knicks 105-95 San Antonio Spurs – as it happened

Minute-by-minute report: The Knicks came out on top in the series opener in San Antonio after a tense battle between the title contenders

The Guardian - US

NBA finals: brilliant Brunson leads surging Knicks to victory over Spurs in Game 1

The Knicks, chasing their first NBA title since 1973, beat the Spurs in the NBA finals opener as Jalen Brunson led the way with 30 points

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Every Celebrity Spotted at Game 1 of Spurs vs. Knicks 2026 NBA Finals

The celebrities flooded San Antonio for Game 1 of the 2026 NBA Finals between the Knicks and Spurs.

Sports Illustrated

Knicks 105, Spurs 95: Four Key Takeaways After Jalen Brunson Leads Knicks to Game 1 NBA Finals Win

The Knicks’ star scored 30 points to rally his team back in a road victory and extend their postseason win streak to 12, outdueling Victor Wembanyama and San Antonio.

Sports Illustrated

NYPD allows MSG watch party for Knicks fans in surprise about-face hours before tip-off

The New York Knicks will return to the NBA Finals for the first time since 1999, facing the San Antonio Spurs in Game 1 of the 2026 NBA Finals series on Wednesday night. Tip-off is set for 8:30 p.m. ET. In an unlikely about-face, the New York Police Department has…

The Independent UK

Game 1: Spurs and Knicks set to open the NBA Finals on Wednesday night in San Antonio

Game 1 of the NBA Finals might feel like old times for the San Antonio Spurs and New York Knicks

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Most Random Things NBA Finals Announcers Might Say on Kalshi

Prediction markets are offering selections on phrases and words that the NBA Finals commentators will say on broadcast.

Sports Illustrated

SI:AM | Golden Knights Win Back-and-Forth Game 1

Vegas dug out of an early hole and came back to steal the first game of the Stanley Cup Final on the road.

Sports Illustrated

French star Wembanyama leads Spurs into NBA finals showdown with Knicks

French basketball star Victor Wembanyama will be in the spotlight when his San Antonio Spurs side take on the New York Knicks in Game 1 of the NBA Finals on Thursday.

Radio France Internationale

DirecTV-Scripps blackout hits 54 stations, leaving some without the Stanley Cup Final

Many DirecTV viewers hoping to watch Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final on Tuesday night between the Vegas Golden Knights and Carolina Hurricanes received a message saying the contract with Scripps has expired

The Independent UK

Stanley Cup Final Game 1: Golden Knights Rally to Stun Hurricanes With Historic Win

The Golden Knights take Game 1, 5-4.

Sports Illustrated

Injury Graph: Kalshi Optimistic About Mitchell Robinson Playing Game 1

Kalshi is optimistic that Mitchell Robinson will play for the Knicks in Game 1 of the NBA Finals. Robinson had surgery to repair a broken finger.

Sports Illustrated

NBA Prediction Market: Spurs vs Knicks on Kalshi and Polymarket Offer Different Angles

Kalshi and Polymarket are offering different value on the NBA Finals. The San Antonio Spurs are favored in the series and Game 1.

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The Guardian - US

Victor Wembanyama’s half-court buzzer beater showcased a master in complete control

The Spurs are up against the best team in the NBA in the Western Conference finals. But their star player has enough sorcery to give them confidence

Sports Illustrated

Spurs vs. Thunder Game 4: Four Takeaways After Victor Wembanyama, San Antonio Dominate OKC to Even Series

Victor Wembanyama finished with a game-high 33 points, including a remarkable half-court shot to end the first half.

Sports Illustrated

SI:AM | The Hurricanes Are Not Invincible

Carolina’s run of postseason dominance ended with a blowout loss in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Final.

Sports Illustrated

Latest Updates on All the Injuries in the Western Conference Finals

Injuries could play a large part in determining who wins the Western Conference finals. Both the Suns and Thunder have key players injured in what has been a hi

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Eastern Conference Finals: Four Things We Learned in Knicks Statement Win vs. Cavaliers

New York won Game 1 after a historic comeback. Game 2 was far less dramatic.

Sports Illustrated

SI:AM | Isaiah Hartenstein Can’t Keep Getting Away With This

The Thunder center’s physical play held Victor Wembanyama in check, but he needs to be on a shorter leash for the rest of the series.

Sports Illustrated

Chris Mannix’s NBA Notes: Inside the Knicks’ Plan to Attack James Harden

Plus, why the Mavericks and Jason Kidd parted ways, the latest in Tom Dundon’s cost-cutting measures with the Blazers and an awards season mess.

Sports Illustrated

Chris Mannix: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Thunder Bounce Back But Know They Need Even More

The Thunder adjusted defensively against Victor Wembanyama to even the Western Conference finals, and now the real test begins when the series shifts to San Antonio.

Sports Illustrated

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s Awkward Comment on Teammate’s Defense Was a Simple Misunderstanding

Isaiah Hartenstein was much more involved in the Thunder’s game plan in their win on Wednesday to even the Western Conference finals at one game apiece.

Sports Illustrated

Four Stats That Show How Isaiah Hartenstein Contained Victor Wembanyama in Game 2

San Antonio Spurs star Victor Wembanyama was largely neutralized by Oklahoma City Thunder center Isaiah Hartenstein in Game 2 of the Western Conference final.

The Independent UK

Spurs-Thunder Game 1 averages record 9.2M viewers, NBA Playoff ratings up 16% through 2 rounds

The first year of the NBA’s media rights deal continues to deliver large amounts of viewers

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