The New York Knicks notched their 12th straight win after upsetting the San Antonio Spurs, 105-95, in Game 1 of the NBA Finals at Frost Bank Center on Wednesday.
The Knicks closed it out with an 11-0 run in the last two minutes, led by Jalen Brunson, who looked invincible in crunch time. OG Anunoby, meanwhile, sank crucial free throws to finish off the Spurs.
The Knicks have now won seven consecutive games on the road.
Back in New York, fans outside Madison Square Garden were delirious. They roasted a guy wearing a jersey of Victor Wembanyama. For some reason, they also broke out a familiar chant for Reggie Miller.
Meanwhile outside MSG: “F*ck Reggie”
Knicks fans never forget. pic.twitter.com/29J1zWpbMZ
— ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) June 4, 2026
They were probably reacting to Miller's comment before the NBA Finals that fans of the Knicks can be problematic.
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“Hate is a very strong (word). I love the players. I love the organization. It’s the fanbase at times that makes me scratch my head. I love Brunson, I love (Josh) Hart. Those guys, the way they play, the way they carry themselves, it’s all about business,” said Miller on “Pardon the Interruption.”
Reggie Miller clarifies his take that the Knicks will be the favorite in the NBA Finals:
"The sentimental, people I think are pulling for the Knicks because it's been a bazillion years since they go to the Finals … that's what I was trying to say last night." pic.twitter.com/oho17DhuUS
— Awful Announcing (@awfulannouncing) May 27, 2026
Miller had an iconic rivalry with the Knicks when he starred for the Indiana Pacers, especially in the playoffs. Until now, he is still considered the ultimate villain in New York.
Surprisingly, the Hall of Famer said the Knicks are favored to win against the Spurs.
When the Knicks went to the NBA Finals in 1999, wherein they battled the Spurs, they eliminated the Pacers in the Eastern Conference Finals in six games.
The New York Knicks notched their 12th straight win after upsetting the San Antonio Spurs, 105-95, in Game 1 of the NBA Finals at Frost Bank Center on Wednesday. The Knicks closed it out with an 11-0 run in the last two minutes, led by Jalen Brunson, who looked invincible in crunch time. OG Anunoby, meanwhile, sank crucial free throws to finish off the Spurs.