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San Antonio Spurs News / Field Level Media / June 4
NBA bans fans for rushing court, Wemby in Game 1
The cost of an on-court selfie with Spurs All-Star Victor Wembanyama during Game 1 of the NBA Finals was a lifetime ban by the league for a pair of fans who disrupted the game in the fourth quarter on Wednesday night in San Antonio.
San Antonio Spurs News / Hoops Wire / June 4
Fan receives lifetime NBA ban after running onto court during Finals
A fan who ran onto the court during Game 1 of the NBA Finals and attempted to take a selfie with Spurs star Victor Wembanyama has been arrested and banned from all arenas for life, according to the league.
Dylan Harper News / HITC / June 4
Is this the end for the Spurs’ backcourt? Dylan Harper outscored De’Aaron Fox
De’Aaron Fox had a quiet Game 1, scoring just seven points on 3-of-13 shooting, while rookie Dylan Harper put up 16 points on 6-of-10 in much less time.
The 'Last 30-point NBA Finals game' quiz
How many of the most recent players to score at least 30 points in an NBA Finals game for each franchise can you name in five minutes?NOTE: The Charlotte Hornets, Los Angeles Clippers, Memphis Grizzlies, Minnesota Timberwolves, New Orleans Pelicans, have never made the NBA Finals, while no Kings player scored 30 in their lone appearance (1951).
Stephen A Smith News / The Spun / June 4
Stephen A. Smith Defends Spurs' Behavior During U.S. National Anthem
ESPN personality Stephen A. Smith isn't exactly loving the criticism that Victor Wembanyama is receiving on the internet. Wembanyama, who had 26 points on 6-of-21 shooting from the field, was spotted pregame with his arms crossed as "The Star-Spangled Banner" was playing at Frost Bank Center.
The best homegrown player for every NBA franchise
As an NBA fan, it hits different when a team's best player is a guy the franchise nurtured from the very start. There's a greater attachment to stars who have been there since the start, who have bled the team's colors since the start of their careers.
NBA News / Ball Exclusives / June 4
Fan arrested and banned after running onto court during Game 1
A fan has now been arrested and banned for life from all NBA arenas after storming onto the court during Game 1 of the 2026 NBA Finals on Wednesday. According to the Associated Press’ Tim Reynolds, an NBA spokesperson confirmed this news on Thursday.
San Antonio Spurs News / HITC / June 4
Despite losing Game 1, Victor Wembanyama reaches a Kobe Bryant NBA playoff record
Victor Wembanyama’s first NBA Finals game ended with a Spurs loss, but it still placed him in rare Kobe Bryant territory. San Antonio fell 105-95 to the New York Knicks in Game 1 at Frost Bank Center, wasting a night that still showed how quickly Wembanyama can turn a rough game into history.
NBA history shows New York Knicks winning Game 1 of Finals is good news for San Antonio Spurs
The Knicks stealing Game 1 looked like a brutal blow for San Antonio, but NBA Finals history gives the Spurs a reason not to panic yet. New York beat San Antonio 105-95 at Frost Bank Center, erasing a 14-point deficit and taking home-court advantage in the series.
The most unlikely 50-point games in NBA history
If an NBA player ends a game with 30 points, that's generally a great night. 40 points is fantastic, and 50 points is an event. That's especially true when that type of scoring outburst comes from an unexpected source.
San Antonio Spurs News / NBA on ClutchPoints / June 4
Jeremy Lin takes hammer to Spurs’ Mitch Johnson for pathetic 4th quarter vs. Knicks
Teams can’t afford to squander home games in the NBA Finals, and the San Antonio Spurs did just that in Game 1. After dominating the first half, the Spurs went stagnant for much of the second half and gave the victory away to the New York Knicks.
San Antonio Spurs News / The Spun / June 4
Video From Fan Who Stormed Court During NBA Finals Has Been Released
Game 1 of the 2026 NBA Finals between the Knicks and the Spurs was briefly interrupted by a fan who ran onto the court and tried to record a video. He was promptly hauled off by security.
NBA News / Action Network / June 4
NBA Finals Game 2 Lookahead Picks for Knicks vs Spurs on Friday, June 5
Game 1 of the NBA Finals was a wild ride, but in the end, the Spurs kept binging and bonging their way towards the title with another win. Now the Spurs will look to bounce back.
San Antonio Spurs News / NBA Analysis Network / June 4
San Antonio scored once in the final two minutes of Game 1, and the late-game offense is the problem to fix
San Antonio led 95-94 with just over two minutes left in Game 1. The Spurs did not score again, and New York closed on an 11-0 run that turned a one-point deficit into a 105-95 road win.
NBA News / Yardbarker / June 4
Spurs' Victor Wembanyama reacts to fan running on court in Game 1 of 2026 NBA Finals
A fan just couldn't wait until after Game 1 of the 2026 NBA Finals to take a selfie with San Antonio Spurs forward Victor Wembanyama.
Stephon Castle News / HITC / June 4
Stephon Castle’s mother has an inspiring message after San Antonio Spurs suffer Game 1 defeat in NBA Finals
Stephon Castle’s mother, Quannette Castle, has called for calm among San Antonio Spurs fans after the team lost their opening game of the NBA Finals. The Spurs fell 105-95 to the New York Knicks in Game 1, leaving some supporters frustrated by the start to the series.
Dylan Harper News / AirJordanChronicles / June 4
NBA Finals History Belongs to Dylan Harper After Rookie Achievement
Dylan Harper just rewrote the NBA record books in his Finals debut. Despite a Spurs loss in Game 1, the rookie became the youngest player in league history to score double digits in a championship game.
Mitch Johnson News / NBA on ClutchPoints / June 4
Spurs’ Mitch Johnson calls out ‘questionable’ decisions that hurt team in Game 1
With Victor Wembanyama starting things slow in the San Antonio Spurs’ Game 1 showdown against the New York Knicks, Mitch Johnson tried to supercharge the offense with a steady helping of 3-point shots in the first half.
San Antonio Spurs News / Yardbarker / June 4
Julian Champagnie is latest sharpshooter unearthed by Spurs
The San Antonio Spurs' top four players were all top 5 picks in the NBA draft. In Game 1 of the Finals, they got a huge contribution from a player who wasn't even drafted.
San Antonio Spurs News / NBA on ClutchPoints / June 3
Stephen A. Smith reveals why Spurs’ Gregg Popovich is among the greatest coaches ever
Ahead of Game 1 of the 2026 NBA Finals, ESPN’s Stephen A Smith highlighted why San Antonio Spurs coach Gregg Popovich, who has held a steady voice throughout his team’s deep playoff run, is among the greatest coaches of all time.
Stephon Castle News / Larry Brown Sports / June 3
Stephon Castle has telling response to question about flopping
Stephon Castle does not claim to be immune from selling the occasional call here and there. The San Antonio Spurs guard was tasked with slowing down Shai Gilgeous-Alexander throughout the Western Conference Finals and did as good a job as any defender could against the back-to-back MVP.
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