When Game 1 victor wins at home, they win title almost 80% of the time. Will Spurs win at home on Wed?
68% of users predicted YES — the community missed this one. 25 predictions cast.
The New York Knicks defeated the San Antonio Spurs 105-95 at Frost Bank Center in San Antonio on June 3 in Game 1 of the 2026 NBA Finals, handing the Spurs a home-court loss and taking a 1-0 series lead. The Knicks trailed by as many as 14 points before Jalen Brunson took over in the fourth quarter, scoring 13 of his 30 points in the final period to close out the comeback.
Victor Wembanyama led San Antonio with 26 points but shot just 6 of 21 from the field, limiting his effectiveness despite generating 13 free-throw attempts. The Spurs could not sustain their halftime lead as New York applied sustained defensive pressure and won the second-chance points battle. The Knicks' victory extended their postseason winning streak to 12 consecutive games.
The historical statistic the question referenced — that Game 1 winners go on to claim the title in roughly 80 percent of NBA Finals series — now applies in New York's favor rather than San Antonio's. The Spurs, who had the home-court advantage throughout the series, will need to recalibrate after ceding it in the opening game.
The Predict Six community predicted a Spurs victory in Game 1, with 68 percent voting YES — a community miss given New York's road win.