Brunson scores 30 points with 13 in the fourth quarter to seal the win, as Wembanyama's 26 points and 12 rebounds fall short; Knicks take Game 1 against Spurs with a 1-0 series lead.

On June 4 Beijing time, in Game 1 of the NBA Finals, the Knicks beat the Spurs 105-95 away from home, leading the series 1-0. In the final quarter, Brunson scored 13 points, proving crucial to the Knicks' victory.

For the Spurs: Wembanyama had 26 points, 12 rebounds, and 3 blocks; Castle 17 points and 8 rebounds; Champagnie 16 points and 10 rebounds; Harper 16 points and 8 rebounds. For the Knicks: Brunson 30 points; Towns 18 points, 12 rebounds, and 4 assists; Anunoby 17 points; Shamet 13 points.

In the first quarter, Brunson knocked down a three, Anunoby scored 5 consecutive points with inside and outside play, and Hart finished a running layup, giving the Knicks a 10-4 lead. Wembanyama hit a three-pointer, Castle's drives proved effective, and the Spurs played with energy; Harper completed a three-point play, and San Antonio tied the game at 14-14 before taking a 16-14 lead. Harper sank a three, Champagnie made back-to-back threes, and Harper added a floater in the paint, as the Spurs showed their strength and led 27-19 at the end of the period. Late in the quarter, Brunson appeared to injure his knee and returned to the locker room, a tough blow for the Knicks.

In the second quarter, Brunson returned to the court. McBride hit a three, Alvarado constantly attacked the basket, Robinson finished an alley-oop dunk, Brunson kept scoring, Bridges made a floater from the free-throw line, and Shamet added a three, as the Knicks surged ahead 43-32. Champagnie nailed two straight threes, Fox scored on a fast break, and Champagnie hit another three, helping the Spurs take a 55-48 halftime lead.

In the third quarter, Castle continually attacked the basket, and Harper's offense also stood out, giving the Spurs a 69-61 lead. Shamet hit a transition three, Towns dominated inside with putbacks, and Brunson knocked down a pull-up jumper, tying the game at 71. The two sides then traded leads and ended the quarter deadlocked at 76.

In the fourth quarter, Shamet and Anunoby both scored on fast-break layups, and then Anunoby hit consecutive threes; Wembanyama kept scoring, Castle made a three, and Vassell hit a bank shot, tying the game at 86. Brunson converted a reverse layup, Vassell answered with a bank shot, and the score remained knotted at 86. The game stayed tight, with the Spurs leading 95-95. In the clutch, Brunson drilled a three-pointer, followed by a fadeaway jumper, pushing the Knicks ahead 102-95. From there, New York maintained its advantage and cruised to victory.

Starting lineups

Spurs: Fox, Castle, Vassell, Champagnie, Wembanyama

Knicks: Brunson, Bridges, Anunoby, Hart, Towns