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Mike Francesa breaks down the Knicks' victory in Game 1 of the NBA Finals, highlighting key performances and strategies.

The Knicks overcame a 14-point deficit to win Game 1 of the NBA Finals. Mike breaks down the game, who were the most important contributors for the Knicks and why winning Game 1 was so important for New York. 00:00 NBA Finals Game 1 01:44 Knicks' Defense Strategy 05:43 Spurs Offensive Struggles 08:35 Key Performances 12:43 Brunson's Clutch Play 18:27 Winning Habit

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