Brunson’s Late Burst Carries Knicks to Game 1 Victory in San Antonio
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Jalen Brunson ignited a decisive late-game rally on the road Monday night, guiding the New York Knicks past the San Antonio Spurs to capture Game 1 in San Antonio.
The Knicks trailed in the fourth quarter before Brunson took control, engineering a closing run that swung the opener in New York’s favor. The point guard repeatedly attacked off the dribble and found open teammates, turning a narrow deficit into a lead the visitors never relinquished. His surge silenced the home crowd and delivered a 1–0 series edge for the Knicks.
San Antonio had controlled the pace for much of the night, but struggled to answer Brunson’s late flurry. The Spurs missed key shots down the stretch while New York tightened its defense, limiting second-chance opportunities and preventing a comeback.
Game 2 is scheduled for later this week in San Antonio before the best-of-seven series shifts to Madison Square Garden.
Source: ESPN
