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Jalen Brunson Drops 30 in Historic NBA Finals Debut 🤯 | June 3, 2026

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Jalen Brunson delivered a historic NBA Finals debut, leading the New York Knicks to a thrilling Game 1 victory over the San Antonio Spurs. Brunson finished with 30 points, the second-most ever by a Knicks player in Game 1 of the NBA Finals, trailing only Willis Reed's 37-point performance. In the fourth quarter, Brunson and OG Anunoby took over. Brunson scored 13 points and Anunoby added 12 as the duo combined for 25 points — outscoring the entire Spurs team, which scored 21 points in the period. The Knicks closed the game on an 11-0 run to steal Game 1 on the road and extend their winning streak to 12 consecutive playoff games. With the victory, New York tied the 1999 Spurs for the second-longest winning streak within a single postseason in NBA history. Only the 2017 Warriors (15) have won more consecutive games in a single postseason. Relive the best moments from Brunson's unforgettable NBA Finals debut. 🔥🏆🏀 Never miss a moment with the latest news, trending stories and highlights to bring you closer to your favorite players and teams. Download now ➡ https://nba.smart.link/NBAApp-YTDes Subscribe to the NBA: https://on.nba.com/2JX5gSN