The New York Knicks staged a second-half comeback, led by Jalen Brunson's 30 points, to defeat the San Antonio Spurs 105-95 in the NBA Finals opener. They overcame a 14-point deficit to take a 1-0 series lead.

Jalen Brunson scored 30 points as the New York Knicks rallied from a 14-point second-half deficit to defeat the San Antonio Spurs 105-95 on Wednesday and seize a 1-0 lead in the NBA Finals. Brunson overcame an early injury scare and scored 13 fourth-quarter points, outdueling Victor Wembanyama to complete the comeback.