The NBA Finals are officially underway, and the New York Knicks struck first.

In this episode of Hoops After Dark, Mike Cooper and Samuel Kingery break down the Knicks' 105-95 Game 1 victory over the San Antonio Spurs, discuss how Jalen Brunson took control late, and examine what went wrong for Victor Wembanyama, De'Aaron Fox, and San Antonio down the stretch.

The guys dive into Brunson's clutch fourth-quarter performance, the Knicks' physical approach against Wembanyama, New York's defensive adjustments, and whether the Spurs have enough answers heading into a must-win Game 2.

They also discuss Dylan Harper's impact, Stephon Castle's performance, concerns surrounding De'Aaron Fox, Victor Wembanyama's production, and whether San Antonio should make lineup or rotation adjustments before the series shifts to Madison Square Garden.

Plus, Mike and Sam wrap up the episode with the viral NBA 82-0 Challenge and attempt to build the greatest roster possible from randomly generated teams and eras.

Topics Covered:

00:00 Knicks steal Game 1 in San Antonio
02:00 Jalen Brunson's fourth-quarter takeover
05:40 Spurs collapse after controlling most of the game
09:00 De'Aaron Fox's disappointing performance
12:00 Knicks win the paint battle against Wembanyama
16:00 Victor Wembanyama's impact and adjustments needed
20:00 Spurs Game 2 adjustments and concerns
25:00 Dylan Harper, Stephon Castle and supporting cast analysis
30:00 Why this series is closer than the final score suggests
35:00 NBA 82-0 Challenge and roster building debate