The New York Knicks trail the San Antonio Spurs 42-37 at halftime in their chance to clinch their first NBA championship since 1973.

After falling behind by 16 points, the Knicks cut the deficit in the second quarter behind Jalen Brunson's 16 first-half points.

The Knicks hold a 3-1 series lead and hope to avoid returning to New York for anything other than a victory parade.

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The New York Knicks are looking to clinch their first NBA championship since 1973 on Saturday in San Antonio. The Spurs are not going to go all that easily.