Knicks Turn -140 NBA Finals Favorites After 105-95 Game 1 Win Over Spurs
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Updated · The New York Times · Jun 5
Knicks Turn -140 NBA Finals Favorites After 105-95 Game 1 Win Over Spurs
3 articles · Updated · The New York Times · Jun 5
Summary
New York’s 105-95 road win in Game 1 flipped the Finals market, moving the Knicks from +160 before the series to -140 favorites for the title.
Jalen Brunson drove that shift by overcoming a 7-for-22 start and injuries to score 13 fourth-quarter points, while Victor Wembanyama shot just 6-for-21 in his Finals debut.
Game 2 still lists San Antonio as a 5.5-point home favorite Friday night, only a slight move from Game 1, even as the Spurs face the risk of falling into a 2-0 hole at home.
Only five teams have rallied from 2-0 down to win the NBA Finals, and none lost the first two games on their home floor, raising the stakes for San Antonio.
Brunson has also moved ahead of Wembanyama in Finals MVP odds at -105 versus +125, underscoring how sharply Game 1 changed the series outlook.