Spurs in need of an unprecedented comeback when the best-of-seven series shifts to New York for games three and four. NBA finals predictions: our writers give their verdictsFrom Game 1: in a mud wrestle, Brunson was differenceTip-off is at 8.30pm ET from Frost Bank CenterEmail beau.dure@theguardian.com with your thoughtsWith 2:16 left in Game 1, an air of inevitability set in. Key points and original sources are listed below.

• Spurs in need of an unprecedented comeback when the best-of-seven series shifts to New York for games three and four. Jalen Brunson drilled the go-ahead free throw as the New York Knicks held off a furious San Antonio rally to beat the Spurs 105-104 and take a...S1

• NBA finals predictions: our writers give their verdictsFrom Game 1: in a mud wrestle, Brunson was differenceTip-off is at 8.30pm ET from Frost Bank CenterEmail beau.dure@theguardian.com with your thoughtsWith 2:16 left in Game 1, an air of inevitability set in...S2

• The Spurs try to rebound in Game 2 in San Antonio after a loss to the New York Knicks. ESPN’s Marc Spears previews adjustments as both teams look to get momentum early in the series.S3