Knicks Lead Spurs 1-0 in NBA Finals After 105-95 Game 1 Win
New York took a 1-0 series lead after outscoring San Antonio 29-19 in the fourth quarter at the Frost Bank Center. Thousands of fans celebrated at Madison Square Garden and in surrounding Manhattan streets.
New York PostThe New York Knicks defeated the San Antonio Spurs 105-95 in Game 1 of the 2026 NBA Finals on Wednesday night at the Frost Bank Center. The Knicks outscored the Spurs 29-19 in the fourth quarter and improved to a 1-0 lead in the best-of-seven series. Jalen Brunson led the Knicks in the win.
Victor Wembanyama suited up for the Spurs in his first Finals appearance. Thousands of Knicks fans erupted in cheers inside and outside Madison Square Garden after the final buzzer. Fans flooded surrounding streets in Manhattan.
Madison Square Garden hosted an official watch party for the first time since city officials had revoked permits earlier this year over crowd-control concerns. The NYPD lifted its temporary restrictions ahead of Game 1, allowing the gathering to proceed. The Knicks last reached the NBA Finals in 1999.
CNN’s Omar Jimenez reported from outside Madison Square Garden. The article was published at 3:18 AM EDT on Thursday, June 4, 2026.
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