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Spurs forward Harrison Barnes fell into the side of Brunson’s right leg after being knocked down by Knicks wing Landry Shamet. While the point guard remained on the floor in the immediate aftermath of the injury, he was subbed out and taken to the locker room after the following possession.
KAT Hypes 'One of a Kind' Wemby After His Defensive Box-Score Stats Trend from Knicks' Win vs. Spurs
Karl-Anthony Towns isn't renowned for his defensive ability, but he stepped up huge against Victor Wembanyama to help the New York Knicks in a 105-95 victory over the San Antonio Spurs in Game 1 of the NBA Finals.
The Spurs were the top defensive rebounding team in the regular season, and they got destroyed on the defensive glass in two losses to the Knicks.
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NBA Finals 2026 picks, predictions, odds, TV channel, how to watch, stream New York Knicks vs San Antonio Spurs NBA playoff game on June 5, 2026.