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00:02Jalen Brunson just led the New York Knicks to a comeback victory in Game 1 of the NBA Finals,
00:08despite a terrifying injury scare.
00:10The Knicks star was rushed to the locker room in the first quarter
00:13after Spurs forward Harrison Barnes fell awkwardly onto his right leg during a rebound attempt.
00:17Brunson grabbed his knee in pain, limped off the court, and headed to the trainer's room
00:21while Knicks fans everywhere held their breath.
00:24He returned in the second quarter, but then appeared to turn his ankle on a drive to the basket.
00:29None of that mattered.
00:30Brunson took over in the second half and finished with 30 points
00:33as the Knicks overcame a 14-point deficit to win 105-95 in San Antonio.
00:38This is New York's 12th straight playoff win and 7th consecutive road victory.
00:42After the game, Brunson told ESPN,
00:44quote,
00:45It wasn't really my night most of the night, but we kept finding a way, kept chipping away.
00:49He is now averaging 26.9 points, 2.8 rebounds, and 6.6 assists in these playoffs.
00:54Brunson recently signed a four-year, $156.5 million extension with the Knicks,
01:00taking less money to help the team's salary cap flexibility.
01:03Charles Barkley said Brunson might become the greatest free agent signing in NBA history
01:07if he delivers a championship to New York.
01:09The Knicks now lead the series 1-0, and Brunson says he will be alright for Game 2.
01:13That's all for now.
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