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Brunson carried the Knicks in the first game of the series
Jalen Brunson scored 30 points in the first game of the NBA Finals, leading the Knicks to a 105-95 victory over the Spurs. New York took a 1-0 lead in the series.
Jalen Brunson once again proved to be the player of big moments in the first game of the NBA Finals. The New York Knicks defeated the San Antonio Spurs 105-95 to take a 1-0 lead in the series. The fate of the match was especially decided in the last quarter.
Brunson scored 13 points in the final period and finished the game with 30 points. While the Knicks controlled the game in the fourth quarter, the Spurs managed to score only 19 points. The New York team gave a clear response to their opponent during the intensified pressure.
Injury concern in the first part
The start of the game was not easy for Brunson. He briefly left the game in the first quarter and appeared to have an issue with his right knee. In the second quarter, he experienced moments of pain after pressure on his left wrist.
At the end of the third quarter, Brunson's shooting percentage was also low. Up to that point, he converted only 7 of 22 shot attempts into points. Nevertheless, he stayed in the game and found his rhythm in the last quarter.
He opened the game alone in the final part
Knicks head coach Mike Brown said Brunson took responsibility in critical moments and described him as a player who appears on the biggest stages. Brown emphasized that they gave the ball to Brunson and he repeatedly did not disappoint this trust.
Spurs head coach Mitch Johnson also praised Brunson. Johnson stated that Brunson is a talented player who finds his angle well, can shoot under contact, and can play without accelerating.
Brunson, after the game, highlighted his confidence and work discipline. He also said that the support of his teammates in the away environment was decisive for him.
Spurs could not find a solution in the last quarter
On the San Antonio side, the offensive order broke down in the final part. The Spurs scored a total of 40 points in the second half and struggled to produce good shots in the fourth quarter. Victor Wembanyama brought the game closer by scoring eight points in a short period but finished his 11-point performance in the last quarter inefficiently.
Wembanyama made 3 of 8 shots in the last quarter and committed two turnovers. The Knicks played this period without any turnovers. San Antonio's team shooting percentage also remained at 28.6% in the last quarter.
De’Aaron Fox also could not help the Spurs recover. He missed both of his two shots in the last quarter and lost the ball twice. The team's inability to find rhythm against the Knicks widened the gap.
What does it say for the rest of the series?
This result reminded that everything can change in a short-term game segment. However, the offensive congestion experienced by the Spurs in the first game of the series stood out as a warning sign for their last quarter performance. The Knicks made a strong start to the series by showing they can produce in critical moments.
Brunson's emergence as a player who often takes responsibility under playoff pressure in recent years was repeated in this game as well. The Knicks left the ball to him in big moments and got their reward. This created the decisive difference in the first game of the series.
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