Biggest takeaways from Knicks-Spurs Game 1
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The New York Knicks made some NBA playoff history on Thursday night. Holding a 3-2 series lead entering Game 6, the Knicks came out and blitzed the Hawks in Atlanta, taking an 83-36 lead into the half.
The NBA's Leverage Score, presented by AWS, helps determine which shots were biggest, with a countdown of the top 10 from 2026.
The New York Knicks overcame an inefficient shooting night from star point guard Jalen Brunson to wrap up a thrilling 105-104 win over Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs in Game 2 of the 2026 NBA Finals.
These two men are the biggest reasons why they were able to win both games in San Antonio. Brunson put up 30 points (12-31 FG), three rebounds, and two assists in the 105-95 win in Game 1. The three-time All-Star was incredibly inefficient,