The New York Knicks opened the NBA Finals with a dramatic comeback victory, rallying from a 14-point third-quarter deficit to defeat the San Antonio Spurs 105-95 in Game 1 of the finals on Wednesday night. Leading the charge was star guard Jalen Brunson, who delivered another standout performance on the league's biggest stage. After falling behind early, New York gradually chipped away at the Spurs' advantage with strong defense and timely scoring. New York grabbed control of the best-of-seven series with a resilient win on San Antonio's home floor, taking a 1-0 lead before Friday's Game 2.— NBA (@NBA) Brunson once again led the way for New York, scoring 30 points, while Karl-Anthony Towns added 18 points and 12 rebounds. OG Anunoby chipped in 17 points as the Knicks extended their remarkable playoff winning streak to 12 games, joining an elite group of teams in NBA history.— NBA (@NBA) The victory was historic in more ways than one. New York became the first team ever to defeat San Antonio in a Game 1 of the NBA Finals, ending the Spurs' perfect record in series openers. It also marked the first time in franchise history that San Antonio has trailed in an NBA Finals series before its conclusion.— NBA (@NBA) San Antonio looked in control for much of the night. After a competitive first half, the Spurs carried a 55-48 lead into the break and stretched their advantage to 14 points midway through the third quarter. However, the Knicks responded with a dominant surge, closing the quarter on a 22-9 run to erase the deficit and set up a tense final period.— NBA (@NBA) The game remained close until the closing minutes. Spurs star Victor Wembanyama finished with 26 points and 12 rebounds in his Finals debut, but struggled with his shooting efficiency. After Wembanyama briefly put San Antonio ahead with free throws late in the fourth quarter, Brunson answered with a clutch three-pointer that gave New York the lead for good.The atmosphere was packed with basketball royalty and celebrity fans. Former Spurs coach Gregg Popovich attended alongside franchise legends, while Knicks icons and famous supporters made the trip from New York. In the end, the Knicks completed an 11-0 closing run, stole home-court advantage, and moved one step closer to their championship dream.