Heroes, zeros from Knicks Game 1 NBA Finals win over Spurs: DeAaron Fox was weak link in brutal showing

Heroes and zeros from the Knicks’ 105-95 Game 1 win over the Spurs in the NBA Finals on Wednesday night in San Antonio: Jalen Brunson was at his best in crunch time.Really, is anyone surprised? Despite suffering knee and ankle injuries in the first half and starting 1-for-7 from the field, Brunson scored 13 of his game-high 30 points in the final quarter.

His 3-pointer with 1:50 left gave the Knicks the lead for good, and he added a rainbow jumper that pushed the lead to six and iced Game 1.De’Aaron Fox missed 10 of 13 shots from the field and was a Spurs weak link.The former All-Star had been inconsistent in the Western Conference finals, and he struggled in the series opener.

His missed jumper in the lane that could’ve pulled the Spurs even with 1:31 left was apropos of his night.Karl-Anthony Towns’ terrific postseason continues.Own this piece of history with our cover celebrating the Knicks sweep over the Cavs.

Show the boys some love as they face off against the Spurs to take the championship.After 27 years, we’re back in the finals.

Immortalize this moment.No matter what happens from here, we made it, and nobody can take that away.

Bonkers feels like the only appropriate word to describe this season.He was a monster on the glass (12 rebounds), efficient on the offensive end (7-of-15 shooting, 18 points) and made plays for his teammates (four assists).

He didn’t back down from the challenge of Victor Wembanyama — he met it head on.10.5: Spurs’ 3-point shooting percentage in the second half.They were 2-for-19....