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Knicks Edge Spurs 105-95, Brunson Leads; Trump Attends Finals

6/6/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Knicks beat Spurs 105-95 in Game 1 of the 2026 NBA Finals.
Jalen Brunson scored 30 points, 13 in the fourth quarter, to spark the comeback.
The win gave the Knicks their 12th straight victory, tying the 1998-99 Spurs for the second-longest streak.
President Donald Trump will attend a Knicks home game at Madison Square Garden, noting the 16.93 million average viewers and 19.63 million peak, becoming the first sitting president at Finals.

History

Historical Context

After the lockout-shortened 1998-99 season, the San Antonio Spurs captured their first NBA title, posting a league-best 37-13 record and a nine-game winning streak that highlighted their dominance. The 2026 New York Knicks’ 12-game run, driven by Jalen Brunson, echoes that Spurs surge, showing how long-standing streaks still today fuel media attention.

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Story summary

Knicks beat Spurs 105-95 in Game 1 of the 2026 NBA Finals.
Jalen Brunson scored 30 points, 13 in the fourth quarter, to spark the comeback.
The win gave the Knicks their 12th straight victory, tying the 1998-99 Spurs for the second-longest streak.
President Donald Trump will attend a Knicks home game at Madison Square Garden, noting the 16.93 million average viewers and 19.63 million peak, becoming the first sitting president at Finals.

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