Samwise NBA Newsletter
Thursday, June 4, 2026
Brunson Pours In 30 as Knicks Rally from 14 Down to Win NBA Finals Game 1 Over Spurs
Jalen Brunson scored 30 points, including 13 in the fourth quarter, as the New York Knicks rallied from a 14-point second-half deficit to defeat the San Antonio Spurs 105-95 in Game 1 of the NBA Finals on Wednesday night in San Antonio. Karl-Anthony Towns added 18 points and 12 rebounds for New York, who closed the game on an 11-0 run. Brunson drained a corner three-pointer with 2:16 remaining to put the Knicks ahead for good, then sealed the win with a spinning jumper while falling to the floor with 38 seconds left. Game 2 is scheduled for Friday, June 5, again in San Antonio.
Sources: ESPN, Yahoo Sports
Josh Hart Totals 15 Rebounds, Six Assists and Four Steals Off the Bench in Game 1
Josh Hart came off the bench and totaled 15 rebounds, six assists, four steals and a blocked shot in 27 minutes as the New York Knicks defeated the San Antonio Spurs 105-95 in Game 1 of the NBA Finals on Wednesday. Hart was held to three points on 1-for-5 shooting after picking up early foul trouble, but the Knicks outscored the Spurs by 22 points while he was on the court — the best plus-minus of any player in the game. New York trailed by 14 in the second half before closing the game on an 11-0 run, with Hart’s second-half defensive contributions central to the comeback, per Yahoo Sports.
Sources: Yahoo Sports
Knicks’ 12-Game Streak Ties 1999 Spurs for Second Longest in NBA Playoff History
The New York Knicks’ 105-95 victory over the San Antonio Spurs in Game 1 on Wednesday extended their postseason winning streak to 12 consecutive games, tying the 1998-99 Spurs for the second-longest single-season playoff run in NBA history. The record belongs to the 2017 Golden State Warriors, who won their first 15 games of that postseason. New York reached the Finals for the first time since 1999 on the strength of back-to-back sweeps of the Philadelphia 76ers and Cleveland Cavaliers. The 1998-99 Spurs’ 12-game streak also came in the Finals — its last two wins were Games 1 and 2 of the 1999 championship series against the Knicks.
Sources: NBA.com, Yahoo Sports
Wembanyama Shoots 6-for-21 as Fatigue From Seven-Game Thunder Series Surfaces in Game 1
Victor Wembanyama finished Game 1 of the NBA Finals on Wednesday with 26 points and 12 rebounds but shot just 6-for-21 from the field and committed six turnovers as the San Antonio Spurs fell to the New York Knicks 105-95. Wembanyama appeared to fade physically in the fourth quarter, with the Knicks closing the game on an 11-0 run as he lost control of key possessions. The Spurs arrived in the Finals on the heels of a seven-game series against the Oklahoma City Thunder in the Western Conference Finals, and fatigue from that run was identified by Yahoo Sports as a primary factor in Wembanyama’s late-game struggles.
Sources: Yahoo Sports, Sports Illustrated
Mitchell Robinson Takes the Court for Game 1 Despite Fractured Fifth Metacarpal
New York Knicks center Mitchell Robinson played in Game 1 of the NBA Finals against the San Antonio Spurs on Wednesday, returning from surgery on a fractured fifth metacarpal in his right hand. Robinson, who underwent the procedure just over a week before the series began, wore a protective brace during the game and had been insistent throughout his recovery that he intended to take the court for the championship series. The Knicks officially listed him as questionable ahead of Game 1 before he was cleared to play, according to HoopsHype. Robinson sustained the injury at home and the organization has not disclosed the circumstances.
Heat Goes All-In on Giannis Pursuit With Every Roster Spot Except Bam Adebayo Available
The Miami Heat are emerging as the frontrunners to acquire Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo, with every Heat player except Bam Adebayo available in a potential deal, according to HoopsHype reporting published Wednesday. Antetokounmpo, a 10-time All-Star, has reportedly identified Miami as the only team with which he would sign a contract extension if traded by Milwaukee. The Bucks are open to offers, with their self-imposed deadline of reaching a resolution by the June 23 NBA Draft drawing nearer. The Portland Trail Blazers have also been in pursuit, but Antetokounmpo’s preference to remain in the Eastern Conference makes Portland a less likely landing spot.
Sources: HoopsHype, Yahoo Sports
NBA Playoffs 2026
Eastern Conference
First Round: Knicks def. [E5] 4–0
Semifinals: Knicks def. [E4] 4–0
ECF: Knicks def. Cavaliers 4–0
Note: Cavaliers def. Pistons 4–3 (R1)
Western Conference
WCF: Spurs def. Thunder 4–3
NBA Finals
New York Knicks vs. San Antonio Spurs — Knicks lead 1–0
Game 1: Knicks 105, Spurs 95 — June 3 at San Antonio
Game 2: Friday, June 5 at San Antonio (8:30 p.m. ET, ABC)
Game 3: Monday, June 8 at New York (8:30 p.m. ET, ABC)
Game 4: Wednesday, June 10 at New York (8:30 p.m. ET, ABC)
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