Final score: Knicks 105, Spurs 95
Knicks center Karl-Anthony Towns yells during the second half of Game 1 of the NBA Finals against the San Antonio Spurs on Wednesday in San Antonio. Credit: AP Photo/Eric Gay/Eric Gay
The Knicks are three wins away from their first NBA title since 1973 after knocking off the Spurs, 105-95, in Game 1 of the NBA Finals Wednesday night in San Antonio.
Jalen Brunson scored 13 of his 30 points in the fourth quarter after having to leave the game late in the first quarter when he injured his knee.
Karl-Anthony Towns added 18 points and 12 rebounds.
Victor Wembanyama finished with 26 points, 12 rebounds and 3 blocks.
Game 2 is Friday night at 8:30 p.m. in San Antonio.
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