Brunson Leads Knicks to Comeback Win Over Spurs in NBA Finals Game 1; Wembanyama: 'We'll Be Better'
Jalen Brunson overcame a first-quarter knee scare to lead the New York Knicks to a comeback victory over the San Antonio Spurs in Game 1 of the NBA Finals. Brunson scored 13 points in the fourth quarter to seal the win. Spurs star Victor Wembanyama recorded 26 points and 12 rebounds but struggled with his shooting, stating after the game that he is 'not worried.'
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(Central News Agency, San Antonio, 3rd, Combined Foreign Reports) In Game 1 of the NBA Finals, New York Knicks' linchpin Jalen Brunson overcame a potential injury scare late in the first quarter to lead his team to a dramatic comeback victory, seizing the early advantage in the best-of-seven series.
According to the Associated Press, Brunson delivered a stellar performance in the fourth quarter, stealing the spotlight from Spurs superstar Victor Wembanyama. He scored 13 points in the final period to secure the win for the Knicks, silencing the Spurs' home crowd.
The game was tied with just over two minutes remaining, but Brunson took over completely from there, crushing the Spurs' hopes with a final scoring burst.
"We stuck together. Honestly, nobody was at their best tonight, and I wasn't playing well for most of the game either," Brunson said after the game. "But we kept looking for ways to win, chipping away at them little by little."
Brunson, who shoulders the playmaking responsibilities for the Knicks, credited the team's "chemistry" for enabling the comeback from a 14-point deficit in the third quarter.
The loss was tough for the Spurs. Their star player, Wembanyama, led the team with 26 points, but he had an off shooting night, making only 6 of 21 field goals. After the Game 1 loss, Wembanyama calmly stated, "It's a long series."
"It's nothing. We've been down in a series before. Of course, it's the first time in the Finals," Wembanyama said. "But there's really nothing for me to be upset about. I mean, I'm not worried at all."
Wembanyama, who also grabbed 12 rebounds and blocked 3 shots, believes the Spurs will bounce back in Game 2. "I'll find a solution," he said. "I mean, I played terribly tonight. It's that simple."
"Just doing the right things is enough. When we're off, when I'm off, that's when we beat ourselves," Wembanyama told the media. "That's why I'm not worried. We'll be better, and I'll be better."
For the victorious Knicks, four players, including Brunson, scored in double figures. However, with two minutes left in the first quarter, Brunson collided with the Spurs' Harrison Barnes and left the game with a knee injury, causing a moment of shock for the entire Knicks team.
Brunson returned to the court in the second quarter and ultimately played the role of the comeback catalyst. Notably, with just over a minute remaining, he hit a three-pointer to reclaim the lead for the Knicks, and the team then scored eight straight points to seal the victory. (Editor: Chu Hsiang-Ping) 1150604
According to the Associated Press, Brunson delivered a stellar performance in the fourth quarter, stealing the spotlight from Spurs superstar Victor Wembanyama. He scored 13 points in the final period to secure the win for the Knicks, silencing the Spurs' home crowd.
The game was tied with just over two minutes remaining, but Brunson took over completely from there, crushing the Spurs' hopes with a final scoring burst.
"We stuck together. Honestly, nobody was at their best tonight, and I wasn't playing well for most of the game either," Brunson said after the game. "But we kept looking for ways to win, chipping away at them little by little."
Brunson, who shoulders the playmaking responsibilities for the Knicks, credited the team's "chemistry" for enabling the comeback from a 14-point deficit in the third quarter.
The loss was tough for the Spurs. Their star player, Wembanyama, led the team with 26 points, but he had an off shooting night, making only 6 of 21 field goals. After the Game 1 loss, Wembanyama calmly stated, "It's a long series."
"It's nothing. We've been down in a series before. Of course, it's the first time in the Finals," Wembanyama said. "But there's really nothing for me to be upset about. I mean, I'm not worried at all."
Wembanyama, who also grabbed 12 rebounds and blocked 3 shots, believes the Spurs will bounce back in Game 2. "I'll find a solution," he said. "I mean, I played terribly tonight. It's that simple."
"Just doing the right things is enough. When we're off, when I'm off, that's when we beat ourselves," Wembanyama told the media. "That's why I'm not worried. We'll be better, and I'll be better."
For the victorious Knicks, four players, including Brunson, scored in double figures. However, with two minutes left in the first quarter, Brunson collided with the Spurs' Harrison Barnes and left the game with a knee injury, causing a moment of shock for the entire Knicks team.
Brunson returned to the court in the second quarter and ultimately played the role of the comeback catalyst. Notably, with just over a minute remaining, he hit a three-pointer to reclaim the lead for the Knicks, and the team then scored eight straight points to seal the victory. (Editor: Chu Hsiang-Ping) 1150604