Hour 1:  Knicks-Spurs Game 1 Reaction, plus Former Pro Bowl OT Terron Armstead In-Studio

The Rich Eisen Show46mJune 4, 2026
AI-Generated Summary

The New York Knicks stunned the San Antonio Spurs in Game 1 of the NBA Finals, winning 113-103 in San Antonio — their first road Finals victory since 1994 and the first time they've won their first road game in a Finals series since 1970. Jalen Brunson led the charge with 30 points, including 13 in the fourth quarter, and was the catalyst in an 11-0 run to close the game. The Knicks' defense suffocated Victor Wembanyama, who finished with 26 points, 12 rebounds, and a career-high six turnovers on 6-of-21 shooting. Rich Eisen highlighted the historic significance of the win, noting it was the first time since 1953 the Knicks had started an NBA Finals 1-0 on the road. The episode also featured a deep dive into the Rams’ acquisition of Myles Garrett, with Teron Armstead calling it the 'last piece' that could make them a 17-0 team if healthy. Armstead praised Garrett’s dominance, citing his eight career games with a touchdown lead and his 'gold' status in the league, while also empathizing with Jared Verse’s emotional response to the trade. The show ended with a playful win-loss simulation predicting a perfect 17-0 Rams season, though Armstead acknowledged the impossibility of resting starters for a 17-0 finish.

Key Takeaways
1

The Knicks won Game 1 of the NBA Finals in San Antonio for the first time since 1994, ending a 30-year drought.

2

Jalen Brunson scored 30 points, including 13 in the fourth quarter, and led an 11-0 run to close the game.

3

Victor Wembanyama had a career-high six turnovers and shot 6-of-21 from the floor, held to 12-of-13 from the free-throw line.

4

The Knicks outscored the Spurs 50-42 in second-chance points and forced a season-low 16 assists from San Antonio.

5

Myles Garrett’s trade to the Rams is seen as the final piece to make them a 17-0 team if healthy, according to Teron Armstead.

…and 3 more takeaways available in PodZeus

Chapters
0:00
2 min

Welcome to The Rich Eisen Show

Rich Eisen opens the show with a welcome, promotes the show’s availability on Disney+, ESPN, Sirius XM, and YouTube, and introduces the episode’s theme: the Knicks-Spurs Game 1 reaction.

2:17
3 min

Historic Knicks Road Win in 1994

This is the last time that happened. And it sure didn't look like it was going to happen last night.

Highlight
5:15
4 min

Brunson’s Heroics in Game 1

Brunson finally broke that up with a 3 in the corner. And the New York Knicks finished the game on an 11-0 run, most of it from Brunson.

Highlight
9:01
3 min

Brunson’s Mental Toughness and Defense

I think it starts with... My confidence, it comes with my work ethic. But I think most importantly, knowing we're on the road and knowing my teammates have my back...

Highlight
12:13
3 min

Knicks’ Defensive Mastery on Wemby

The Knicks held Wemby to 6-of-21 shooting and forced a career-high six turnovers. The episode notes the Spurs’ 16 assists — their fewest since 2022 — and discusses how the Knicks’ defense disrupted San Antonio’s rhythm.

High-Impact Quotes
Eight games of his career. Where he's had a lead of more than a touchdown? A touchdown or more. That he's gone onto the field. With a lead.
Teron Armstead24:54
This is the last time that happened. And it sure didn't look like it was going to happen last night.
Rich Eisen5:21
15 -0 at the Bucs. Beat the brakes off the Bucs.
Teron Armstead41:35
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Host

Rich Eisen

Guests

Teron ArmsteadChris WebberAdam Mansbach
Topics Discussed
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New York Knicks

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Myles Garrett

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Jalen Brunson

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Los Angeles Rams

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Victor Wembanyama

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Rich Eisen

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San Antonio Spurs

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Jared Verse

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