Brunson scores 30 as Knicks upset Spurs in NBA Finals opener

Jalen Brunson scored 13 of ‌his 30 points in the fourth quarter, and the New York Knicks overcame a 14-point ⁠third-quarter deficit to ⁠post a 105-95 victory over the San Antonio Spurs on Wednesday in game one of the NBA Finals in Texas.

Karl-Anthony Towns contributed 18 points and 12 rebounds as the Knicks ⁠won their 12th consecutive playoff game, tied for the second-longest postseason streak in league history.

New York closed the game with 11 straight points while playing in their first NBA Finals game since 1999.

OG Anunoby ⁠produced 12 of his 17 points in the fourth quarter for the Knicks, who committed no turnovers in the final period. San Antonio gave the ball away five times over the final 12 minutes while shooting 28.6 percent (6 of 21) and being outscored 29-19.

Spurs star Victor Wembanyama registered 26 points, 12 rebounds and three blocked ‌shots but made just 6 of 21 field-goal attempts. Stephon Castle had 17 points and eight rebounds, Julian Champagnie added 16 points and 10 rebounds, and Dylan Harper had 16 points off the bench.

Game two of the best-of-seven series is on Friday night in San Antonio.

Landry Shamet scored 13 points off the bench while Josh Hart had 15 rebounds, six assists, four steals and three points for the Knicks.

New York shot 41.5 percent from the field, including 11 of 36 (30.6 percent) ⁠from three-point range.