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NBA Finals - Game 1NY leads series 1-0

Knicks steal Game 1! Biggest takeaways and what we learned from the NBA Finals

NBA insiders break down the biggest takeaways and what to watch for the Knicks-Spurs Finals series showdown.

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Jalen Brunson finishes inside the paint for the Knicks

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Wemby forces a Knicks timeout with clutch 3 for Spurs

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0:19

Jalen Brunson knocks down the midrange jumper

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0:20

Miles McBride splashes the corner trey for the Knicks

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Castle sneaks into lane and finishes crafty layup for Spurs

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0:21

Mitchell Robinson goes up high for a big-time alley-oop

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0:24

Champagnie's fifth 3 pads Spurs' lead before halftime

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