Written by Rhea Alison, Sports Reporter, covering international sports since 2020

The New York Knicks opened the NBA Finals with a dramatic 105-95 victory over the San Antonio Spurs on Thursday night, overcoming a 14-point deficit before a strong fourth-quarter finish secured a 1-0 series lead. The game also featured an unusual interruption when a fan ran onto the court attempting to take a selfie with Victor Wembanyama.

Brunson Delivers in Crunch Time

Jalen Brunson scored 30 points, including 13 in the final quarter, helping New York extend its playoff winning streak to 12 games. Karl-Anthony Towns added 18 points and 12 rebounds, while OG Anunoby scored 17 points, with 12 coming in the fourth period.

San Antonio briefly regained momentum behind Victor Wembanyama's 26 points and 12 rebounds, but the Spurs failed to score in the final two minutes as the Knicks closed the game on an 11-0 run.

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