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Knicks Win Finals Game 1; Hart Records Bird-Era Triple Threat

6/5/2026

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Brunson Leads Knicks

The New York Knicks beat the San Antonio Spurs 105-95 in Game 1 of the 2026 NBA Finals on June 3, 2026, as Jalen Brunson scored 30 points.
Josh Hart's 15-6-4 line made him the first since Larry Bird (1986) to lead both teams in rebounds, assists and steals in a Finals game.
Victor Wembanyama tallied 26 points, 12 rebounds and three blocks but shot only 6-of-21 overall and 2-of-9 from three.

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Knicks Auction Seats

The Knicks will auction celebrity-row seats for Game 3, with proceeds to Garden of Dreams Foundation.
Resale tickets for Game 1 list the cheapest seats at $700 and courtside seats at $8,000-$25,000, reaching $200,000, far above the $2,000 courtside prices in the 1999 Knicks Finals.
Alex Jacquez said $700 could fund a San Antonio Zoo visit for 500 students, 75 gasoline fill-ups, or three months of rent.

History

Historical Context

In the lockout-shortened 1998-99 season, the New York Knicks entered the playoffs as the eighth seed—the first to reach the NBA Finals—where they lost to the San Antonio Spurs, who won their first championship in a five-game series. The 1999 Finals set Alamodome attendance at 39,554 and began a Spurs dynasty, a legacy reflected in the 2026 Knicks-Spurs rematch and soaring ticket prices.

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Brunson Leads Knicks

The New York Knicks beat the San Antonio Spurs 105-95 in Game 1 of the 2026 NBA Finals on June 3, 2026, as Jalen Brunson scored 30 points.
Josh Hart's 15-6-4 line made him the first since Larry Bird (1986) to lead both teams in rebounds, assists and steals in a Finals game.
Victor Wembanyama tallied 26 points, 12 rebounds and three blocks but shot only 6-of-21 overall and 2-of-9 from three.

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