349 - Knicks erase 14 point deficit and win thrilling Game 1 of NBA Finals!

Led By Brunson and KAT, the Knicks shook off the rust and erased a 14 point 3rd quarter deficit and used a bit of Brunson magic to take Game 1 of the NBA Finals 105-95.  This is the Knicks' 12th straight playoff victory!The Knicks didn’t win Game 1 with a perfect box score, they won it with backbone. After looking rusty, missing shots, and falling behind by 14 in the third quarter, we watched New York flip the night in San Antonio with defense, composure, and the kind of closing execution that wins championships.I break down the swing moments, starting with how Jalen Brunson turned a rough shooting night into another clutch masterclass, drilling the shots that matter most in the final minutes. But we also make the case that Karl-Anthony Towns was the engine of the comeback, steadying the offense, cleaning the glass, and playing smart positional defense while staying out of foul trouble. That last part is a huge NBA Finals storyline, especially with Mitchell Robinson battling a finger injury and the rotation needing stability.I also dig into the chess match against the Spurs, including how the Knicks defended Victor Wembanyama, why transition defense tightened up late, and what needs to improve if San Antonio’s elite defense keeps squeezing the half-court offense. Plus: Josh Hart’s ice-cold scoring paired with monster rebounding, OG Anunoby and Mikal Bridges delivering late free throws, and the bizarre fan-on-court interruption that could’ve wrecked momentum but didn’t. The Knicks are now riding a 12-game playoff win streak, and Game 2 suddenly feels massive.Subscribe for more Knicks and NBA playoff breakdowns, share this with a fellow fan, and leave a review with your take: who was your MVP of Game 1?Send fan mailJersey Guy Sports is available on all podcasting platforms. Listen on SpotifyListen on Apple Podcasts Listen on YouTubeListen on PocketCastsListen on iHeart RadioListen on Amazon MusicListen on TuneIn and AlexaListen on other podcasting platforms hereSocials Facebook, JGS Twitter, Threads, Youtub...