By Matt Audilet0ShareNewsweek is a Trust Project memberSee more of our trusted coverage when you search.Prefer Newsweek on Googleto see more of our trusted coverage when you search.The New York Knicks took down the San Antonio Spurs with a 105-95 final score on Wednesday night, taking a 1-0 lead in the 2026 NBA Finals.
The Knicks accomplished this feat on the road, disappointing thousands of Spurs fans in attendance. However, not everyone was disappointed at the Frost Bank Center.
Just as they have throughout the entirety of the 2026 playoffs, Knicks fans traveled well for Game 1 in San Antonio.
Read More on NBAOn Thursday, Knicks head coach Mike Brown expressed his love for the New York faithful that made the trip for the opening two games of the NBA Finals.
"To have them come and take over a town, take over a hotel, take over an arena and hear them chant 'Let's Go Knicks', or Jalen [Brunson] shooting a free throw, 'MVP', that gives you a boost," Brown told reporters.
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Knicks fans took over arenas in Philadelphia and Cleveland as the Knicks notched back-to-back series sweeps over the 76ers and Cavaliers. New York entered the NBA Finals on an 11-game win streak, and extended its streak to 12 wins with Wednesday night's victory.
The Spurs will do all in their power to silence Knicks fans in Game 2.
"I don't want any fans from any team to have a good night in our arena," San Antonio guard Stephon Castle said. "They were loud, but I think our fans showed out as well. I don't think we executed on winning the game. They had the right to celebrate."
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Game 2 will tipoff at 8:30 p.m. ET on Friday.
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