Stunned in Texas: Knicks Suffocate Wemby to Steal Game 1 on the Road

Mates, the NBA Finals kicked off last night with an absolute statement match. If you thought the San Antonio Spurs were going to roll over the New York Knicks at the Frost Bank Center using their Game 7 momentum, think again. The Knicks put on an absolute defensive masterclass, locking down the paint to grind out a massive 105-95 road victory to take a 1-0 series lead.  

New York's game plan was clear from the opening tip: make life an absolute living hell for Victor Wembanyama.

The Interior Wall: The Knicks constantly threw physical, alternating double-teams at the alien, forcing him into uncharacteristic turnovers and structural frustration.

The Secondary Collapse: With the Knicks taking away the rim, the Spurs’ perimeter shooters failed to step up, leaving their transition offense completely stagnant in the half-court.

Stealing Game 1 on the road completely flips the home-court advantage into New York's hands. Game 2 goes down on Friday night, and the pressure on San Antonio to adjust is already sky-high.  

Can the Spurs bounce back, or have the Knicks completely cracked the code to stopping Wemby? Drop your takes below!