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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.
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?
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.
San Antonio Spurs News / Total Pro Sports / June 4
Dylan Harper Reveals the Hilarious Thing Spurs Players Have Been Teaching Victor Wembanyama
Victor Wembanyama may have looked like a veteran at times during this year’s playoff run by the San Antonio Spurs. He has spoken like one, too. However, while his grasp of American English has been developing, some of his teammates have told him how to swear more.
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.
NBA News / Yardbarker / June 4
Knicks' Jalen Brunson makes NBA Finals history in Game 1 win over Spurs
As has become par for the course during his tenure, Jalen Brunson made history while leading the New York Knicks to a win on Wednesday night.
NBA News / Yardbarker / June 4
Knicks ride huge third-quarter comeback to Game 1 win
Midway through the third quarter of Wednesday's Game 1 of the NBA Finals, the San Antonio Spurs led the New York Knicks by 14 points. Then the Knicks buckled down and showed the gumption that's led them to 12 straight playoff wins, finishing with a 105-95 win.
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.
Fan Runs On Court During Game 1 Of Knicks vs. Spurs NBA Finals
It's fair to assume that a fan of the San Antonio Spurs got himself banned from the rest of the NBA Finals this Wednesday. With 6:34 remaining in the fourth quarter, a fan ran onto the court and tried to take a selfie with Spurs superstar Victor Wembanyama.
Refs Accused Of Favoring Spurs Over Knicks In NBA Finals
Maybe it shouldn't come as a surprise, but basketball fans were ready to accuse the Game 1 officials of rigging the NBA Finals before halftime even arrived.
Gregg Popovich News / NBA on ClutchPoints / June 3
Watch Spurs legend Gregg Popovich take in Game 1 of NBA Finals vs. Knicks
Gregg Popovich was in attendance Wednesday night for Game 1 of the 2026 NBA Finals between the San Antonio Spurs and New York Knicks. The longtime Spurs icon, now serving as the franchise’s president of basketball operations, watched as the team he coached to five NBA titles open their first appearance in the NBA Finals since 2014.
San Antonio Spurs News / NBA on ClutchPoints / June 3
Robert Horry pumps the brakes on Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama talk
For the first time since 2014, the San Antonio Spurs have advanced to the NBA Finals, where they will take on the New York Knicks. As fate would have it, the last time the Knicks were in the NBA Finals was 1999, and they were defeated by the Spurs.
NBA News / Pounding the Rock / June 3
It’s time for Finals Basketball: San Antonio Spurs vs New York Knicks, Game 1
Welcome to the Game Thread. Veterans of the Game Thread know how we do things around here, but for all you newbies we have a few rules. Our community guidelines apply and basically say be cool, no personal attacks, don’t troll and don’t swear too much.
San Antonio Spurs News / NBA on ClutchPoints / June 3
Kevin Garnett questions whether Victor Wembanyama can handle MSG pressure
Victor Wembanyama has looked unstoppable throughout the playoffs. The San Antonio Spurs superstar earned Magic Johnson Finals MVP honors after helping eliminate the Oklahoma City Thunder, setting up a championship showdown against the New York Knicks.
San Antonio Spurs News / NBA on ClutchPoints / June 3
Spurs’ Mitch Johnson drops intriguing Jeremy Sochan outlook ahead of NBA Finals
Before the San Antonio Spurs’ Game 1 of the NBA Finals against the New York Knicks, head coach Mitch Johnson teased a potential Jeremy Sochan wrinkle in his player rotation.
NBA News / Outlook India / June 3
San Antonio Vs New York Preview, NBA Finals 2025-26 Game 1: Wembanyama’s Spurs Host Brunson’s Knicks In Historic Clash
The Knicks and Spurs tip off a historic 2026 NBA Finals series tonight, marking a long-awaited title return for both clubs New York arrives on a dominant
NBA News / Yardbarker / June 3
It's cheaper for Knicks fans to fly to San Antonio than pay outrageous MSG prices
No wonder you have to be Tracy Morgan, Ben Stiller or Timothy Chalamet to go to an NBA Finals game.
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.
NBA News / Hoops Wire / June 3
NBA Finals: Prediction, schedule and everything to know about Knicks vs. Spurs
The NBA Finals are finally here. After eight months of basketball, the season comes down to two teams — the New York Knicks and San Antonio Spurs. Game 1 tips off Wednesday night in San Antonio, with the Spurs looking to capture another championship and the Knicks chasing their first title since 1973.
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.
The '1998-99 PPG leaders by NBA team' quiz
How many of the players to lead each NBA team in points-per-game in the 1998-99 season can you name in five minutes?
San Antonio Spurs News / NBA Analysis Network / June 3
De’Aaron Fox is telling the young Spurs one thing before the Finals: don’t change anything
De’Aaron Fox is the oldest starter on the NBA’s second-youngest Finals team, and his message to San Antonio’s young core before Game 1 against the Knicks is to trust the habits that got them here rather than reinvent anything for the moment.
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.
NBA News / Field Level Media / June 2
Tree and acorns: Mitch Johnson, Mike Brown draw on Gregg Popovich's lessons
SAN ANTONIO -- As the San Antonio Spurs and the New York Knicks prepare to clash in the NBA Finals, the shadow of a league legend looms large over both teams' benches.
San Antonio Spurs News / Field Level Media / June 2
Spurs embrace youth, opportunity in NBA Finals
SAN ANTONIO -- De'Aaron Fox is surrounded by younger teammates and is accustomed to "unc" treatment from his junior peers at the ripe age of 28. Fox, acquired
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