Richard Jefferson believes the San Antonio Spurs are trying to make Jalen Brunson feel the same kind of physical pressure Stephen Curry once faced from the Cleveland Cavaliers. The NBA Finals have become a battle of rhythm as much as shot-making.

Celtics vs. Lakers. Bulls vs. Pistons. Cavaliers vs. Warriors. The next great rivalry might be finally here: Thunder vs. Spurs.

Victor Wembanyama’s elbow jumper in the final seconds was long, with the end result being a 105-104 victory for the Eastern Conference champions. Give Mitchell Robinson credit for his challenge of the shot, which allowed the Knicks to avoid losing a game they led comfortably early in the third quarter.

SAN ANTONIO — Stephon Castle took a page out of James Harden’s playbook Thursday. While, yes, the Knicks won Game 1 of the NBA Finals despite not being at their best, the Spurs’ young guard remained just as confident in his team.

The guard scored just 14 points on an inefficient shooting night that included four turnovers as San Antonio now must climb out of an 0-2 hole against the Knicks.