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How Karl-Anthony Towns keyed a Knicks comeback: Lessons, top plays from Game 1
Let's break down Knicks-Spurs Game 1 from all angles, from the most important plays to the key indicators and matchups to watch in Game 2.

Jalen Brunson, Knicks surge late to take down Spurs in Game 1

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From Patrick Ewing to Jalen Brunson, the Knicks' Finals run connects two eras


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We picked pro comps for the NBA draft's top 12 prospects: AJ Dybantsa to Jaylen Brown?
From best-case ceilings to realistic floors, which NBA players do the top 12 prospects in the 2026 draft most resemble?

NBA draft rankings: Top 100 prospects after college withdrawal decisions
After the college withdrawal deadline, a wave of returners reshapes ESPN's latest top 100.


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San Antonio mayor gifts Charles Barkley churros

Ranking Knicks, Spurs players: Which team has more talent?


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The Thunder built a contender -- now they must decide what it's worth
With extensions kicking in and a tax bill set to soar, major financial decisions loom for Oklahoma City's budding dynasty.

NBA offseason guides: Draft, free agency, trade targets for eliminated teams
What lies ahead for the Thunder, Cavs, Pistons, Lakers, Warriors and every eliminated team?


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Wemby's first NBA Finals: What makes a generational talent?
Assessing whether Victor Wembanyama already belongs among athletic greats like Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Serena Williams and Tiger Woods

Why Stephen Curry's Li-Ning deal is a global move


THE GLOBAL GAME
Why an NBA title for Jordan Clarkson or Dylan Harper will mean everything to the Philippines
Jordan Clarkson's journey has shown Filipino players that they can belong on basketball's biggest stage, while Dylan Harper's emergence suggests they can also become stars there.


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- Knicks steal Game 1 as Brunson closes show again
- Wemby vows revival after Spurs 'let that one go'
- Fan storms court, attempts selfie next to Wemby
- Silver: Clips investigation needs to wrap up soon
- Embattled Rozier seeks eased release conditions
- Sources: Curry's deal with Li-Ning worth $400M
- Amid talk of Trump at Finals, Silver cites unity
- Hall of Fame basketball coach Adelman dies at 79
- 🏀 Pro comps for NBA draft's top 12 prospects
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