NBA finals predictions: our writers give their verdictsFrom Game 1: in a mud wrestle, Brunson was differenceTip-off is at 8.30pm ET from Frost Bank CenterEmail beau.dure@theguardian.com with your thoughtsBeau will be here shortly. In the meantime, catch up on what happened in Game 1, where the Knicks extended their postseason winning streak to a stunning 12 games with a 105-95 victory in San Antonio:The New York Knicks entered Game 1 of this year’s NBA finals on one of the hottest streaks in playoff history: 11 games won in a row with opponents humiliated, humbled and crushed along the way. On Wednesday night in San Antonio many believed that streak would end as they faced the Spurs, who had knocked out the defending champion Oklahoma City Thunder in the previous round, and are led by the most exciting player in the world, Victor Wembanyama. Continue reading...