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San Antonio Spurs News / Pounding the Rock / June 4
Highlights: Victor Wembanyama and Julian Champagnie drop double-doubles in NBA Finals debut 
The road to the Larry O’Brien Trophy was never meant to be easy. Against the New York Knicks, the San Antonio Spurs flashed some of that playoff magic in their loss to the Knicks.
Charles Barkley News / Total Pro Sports / June 4
San Antonio’s Mayor Fires Back at Charles Barkley With Brutal Response
The NBA Finals have started with a bang. Gifting the fans a banger of a game, the New York Knicks are now leading 1-0 after Game 1. Expectedly, the San Antonio Spurs would be subjected to a lot of scrutiny following the loss.
San Antonio Spurs News / Total Pro Sports / June 4
Jeremy Lin Calls Out Spurs’ Game 1 Strategy and Questions Mitch Johnson’s Decisions Down the Stretch
The New York Knicks just stretched their postgame run to 12 consecutive games. Winning Game 1 with a scoreline of 105-95, the Knicks are looking to extend their lead in Game 2.
The 'Most field goals-per-game by playoffs' quiz
How many of the NBA players to lead the playoffs in made field goals-per-game since the NBA/ABA merger in 1976-77 can you name in six minutes?
Victor Wembanyama News / HITC / June 4
‘He might deny it’ – ESPN reporter highlights Victor Wembanyama issue that could cost Spurs
Brian Windhorst has raised a pointed concern over Victor Wembanyama after San Antonio’s NBA Finals opener. The timing matters because the Spurs lost Game 1 to the New York Knicks 105-95, leaving San Antonio with an immediate response to find.
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.
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.
NBA News / AirJordanChronicles / June 4
'Never Been in That Situation': Wemby Explains Reaction to Unexpected Fan Interaction During Game
As Game 1 of the NBA Finals entered the last seven minutes, the New York Knicks and the San Antonio Spurs brought the game to a halt as a fan entered the court.
NBA News / Yardbarker / June 4
Jalen Brunson gives injury updates after leading Knicks to Game 1 NBA Finals win over Spurs
After New York's Jalen Brunson guided the Knicks to a come-from-behind 105-95 victory over the Spurs, he offered a brief update on his injury status.
San Antonio Spurs News / Total Pro Sports / June 4
Victor Wembanyama Brings Up a Famous Manu Ginobili Moment While Discussing Fan Incident
The San Antonio Spurs suffered a major heartbreak in Game 1 of the 2026 NBA Finals against the New York Knicks. The Spurs squandered a 14-point lead in the third quarter to eventually lose the game 95-105 to the Knicks.
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.
NBA News / Field Level Media / June 4
Spurs own worst enemy late in Game 1 loss to Knicks
SAN ANTONIO -- Five-plus minutes through the third quarter of Game 1 of the NBA Finals on Wednesday, the New York Knicks' 11-game winning streak was in major jeopardy.
NBA News / Pounding the Rock / June 4
Spurs let Game 1 slip away as Knicks steal opening game of NBA Finals
For most of the night, the San Antonio Spurs looked like they were going to start open the 2026 NBA Finals with a statement win. Instead, they were left walking off the court in disbelief.
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.
Victor Wembanyama News / Larry Brown Sports / June 4
NBA Finals Game 1 gets disrupted by fan trying to take selfie with Victor Wembanyama
Victor Wembanyama is quickly reaching a soccer-esque level of mythology.
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.
San Antonio Spurs News / The Spun / June 3
17-Year-Old Spurs Fan Dies In Tragedy Right Before NBA Finals
The San Antonio Spurs' fan base was dealt a tragic blow just before Game 1 of the NBA Finals. The Spurs booked a spot in the NBA Finals by defeating the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 7 of the Western Conference Finals.
San Antonio Spurs News / Ball Exclusives / June 3
Spurs fan dies at 17 after tragic accident during celebration
Jose Luis Rodriguez III, the San Antonio Spurs fan who suffered severe head injuries while celebrating a playoff victory, has died at the age of 17, according to his family.
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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