CLUTCH HEROICS: Knicks Outlast Spurs, Jalen Brunson and Karl Anthony-Towns DOMINATE Game One

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4.2 • 987 Ratings

🗓️ 4 June 2026

⏱️ 31 minutes

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New York Knicks snatch Game 1 on the road as Jalen Brunson overcomes injuries to outduel Victor Wembanyama in the clutch. Can the Spurs regroup after a shaky home loss and reclaim momentum in the NBA Finals? Tony East and Ryan Blackburn break down the Knicks’ gritty performance, spotlighting Brunson’s late-game heroics, Karl-Anthony Towns’ relentless attack on Wembanyama, and Josh Hart’s defensive dominance. Key topics include San Antonio’s three-point shooting woes, De’Aaron Fox’s struggles under pressure, and how the Knicks’ depth powered their comeback. The hosts and special guests from Locked On Knicks and Locked On Spurs debate lineup adjustments, the impact of role players like Landry Shamet and Mikal Bridges, and strategic counters as the series heats up. Will New York’s confidence carry them to a championship, or can Wembanyama and the Spurs bounce back in Game 2? Don’t miss this all-access Finals breakdown. Everydayer Club If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everydayerclub Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! 5-Hour ENERGY Ignite your taste buds with the flavor of the summer. Get a Firework Freeze 5-hour ENERGY®️ shot today. For more information, visit https://FiveHourEnergy.com. Betterhelp This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Sign up and get 10% off at https://BetterHelp.com/LOCKEDONNBA. KALSHI For a limited time, download the Kalshi app and use code LOCKEDON to get ten dollars when you trade ten. Kalshi. Trade on anything. DoorDash From tipoff to overtime, stay in your bag and order on DoorDash. Get snacks, drinks, gear — whatever gets you through the season — delivered right to your door. DoorDash. In your bag all season long. Quo Make this the year where no opportunity - and no cutsomer - slips away. Try Quo for free plus get 20% off your first 6 months when you go to http://Quo.com/lockedonnba. Indeed Listeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcast Gametime Today's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first purchase. Terms and conditions apply. FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Right now new customers can bet just five dollars and get two-hundred and fifty dollars in bonus bets if your first bet wins. Visit https://FANDUEL.COM to get started — Play Your Game. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN)

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0:00.0	One leg and one ankle is all.
0:02.4	Jalen Brunton needed to be awesome in crunch time and lead the Knicks to a game one finals win.
0:09.7	How did the Knicks do it?
0:10.8	We got a lot to talk about on today's Locked on NBA Game Night.
0:14.8	When that final buzzer rings, you know it's time for locked on NBA game night.
0:20.1	All the postgame reactions to every game across the league, every single night.
0:25.0	With insights only the hosts that locked on can provide.
0:28.4	It's the true NBA fans one stop for all the actions.
0:32.9	Every game, every night.
0:35.1	It's locked on NBA game night.
0:41.2	Tipping off now. What's up everybody? Happy Thursday. It's June 4th. It's means we're talking about the NBA game from June 3rd, 2026. Nick Spurs,
0:47.9	game one, an absolutely awesome start to the 2026 NBA finalsals here on Lockdown NBA Game Night.
0:55.0	I'm Tony East.
0:55.7	I host Lockdown Pacers. He's Ryan Blackburn. He hosts Lockdown Nuggets. We are very familiar with covering NBA Final Series. And this one starts off with an absolute bang. The Knicks look great at the start. The Spurs look great in the middle. It looked like the Spurs might take it. But what resolve from the New York
1:11.5	Knicks and Jalen Brunson in crunch time to solve their problems and lean on their star who had
1:18.7	13 of his 30 points late. I'm rambling. Ryan, what a close. And Jalen Brunson fall on a knee, fall on
1:26.5	his ankle. You can only make him mortal for three quarters.
1:29.6	He was unbelievable to close this game.
1:31.8	It was amazing to watch.
1:34.1	Like, that's what the NBA Finals is all about, man.
1:36.8	It's response to adversity, understanding that this is going to be difficult,
1:42.0	facing one of the best defenses in the entire NBA.
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