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NBA News / Posting and Toasting / June 4
The Refs Are Becoming Part Of The Story Again 
Blaming officiating is something every fanbase in every sport has done. A lot of times, it’s overblown, or unreasonable. Sometimes, it’s not. A lot of Knicks fans would argue that last night’s Game 1 would be categorized as the latter.
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).
Jalen Brunson News / Larry Brown Sports / June 4
NBA investigating vulgar comments directed at Jalen Brunson
The NBA is investigating alleged vulgar comments directed toward New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson by San Antonio Spurs fans during Game 1 of the NBA Finals.
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.
Josh Hart News / HITC / June 4
Josh Hart scored only three, but one sneaky play sealed Knicks’ game 1 win
Josh Hart only put up three points in Game 1 of the NBA Finals, but his impact went well beyond the scoreboard. His 15 rebounds, six assists and four steals helped the Knicks to a 105-95 win over the Spurs, giving them a 1-0 lead and home-court advantage.
New York Knicks News / The Spun / June 4
WFAN Host Declares NBA Finals Are 'Over' After Game 1
For the first time in decades, the New York Knicks have the lead in an NBA Finals thanks to some heroics from Jalen Brunson, Karl-Anthony Towns and Josh Hart against the San Antonio Spurs in Game 1.
NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / June 4
Did you know last time Knicks held NBA Finals lead was day of O.J. Simpson’s White Bronco chase?
After winning Game 1, the New York Knicks hold a 1-0 lead in the NBA Finals — this is the first lead in the series in over 30 years since O.J. Simpson’s white Bronco car chase.
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 / New York Knicks on SI / June 4
Knicks Stealing Game 1 Hurts the Spurs More Than Most Realize
The way Wednesday night started, it didn't look like the Knicks would begin the NBA Finals with a win, but they persevered through their rust (and challenges from the refs) to emerge victorious.
Stephen A Smith News / AirJordanChronicles / June 4
Stephen A. Smith Validates Knicks Fans’ Beliefs After Game 1 Finals Win
Stephen A. Smith has never been shy about the New York Knicks, and after Wednesday night in San Antonio, even the most skeptical voices in basketball had little room to argue.
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.
NBA News / Posting and Toasting / June 4
Knicks 105, Spurs 95: “This is next year”
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NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / June 4
Stephen A. Smith about to spontaneously combust after Knicks’ Game 1 win over Spurs
Watching the New York Knicks win Game 1 of the NBA Finals over the San Antonio Spurs in person was special for longtime superfan Stephen A. Smith. He posted a video of himself after the game on Wednesday, June 3, 2026.
New York Knicks News / The Spun / June 4
Charles Barkley Makes Bold Claim About Knicks Star Jalen Brunson
If the New York Knicks plan on winning the NBA Finals, they'll need All-Star guard and team leader Jalen Brunson to play the best basketball of his career.
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.
Karl-Anthony Towns News / HITC / June 4
‘I was seeing her’ – Karl-Anthony Towns thanks late mother’s influence in NBA finals debut
Karl-Anthony Towns did not just give the Knicks a Game 1 double-double, he gave their NBA Finals opener a deeply personal meaning. New York beat San Antonio 105-95 at Frost Bank Center, with Towns producing 18 points and 12 rebounds in his first NBA Finals game.
Josh Hart News / NBA on ClutchPoints / June 4
Knicks’ Josh Hart takes hilarious shot at his minutes after 15-rebound Game 1
It was evident before the 2026 NBA Finals even began that Josh Hart was going to be a huge swing player for the New York Knicks. He is going to be dared
New York Knicks News / AirJordanChronicles / June 4
'I Tried, Michael Jordan Tried': Adam Silver Admits Failure to Mend Oakley-Dolan Knicks Feud
While the New York Knicks chase a championship in the 2026 NBA Finals, an old shadow still hangs over the historic franchise. Questions about a feud between the owner, James Dolan, and Charles Oakley remain.
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.
New York Knicks News / HITC / June 3
New York Knicks fans react to Mike Brown asking Karl-Anthony Towns to take off clothing accessory
New York Knicks head coach Mike Brown sparked a small NBA Finals talking point when he asked Karl-Anthony Towns to take off his cap during practice. The moment was not dramatic, which is part of why it stood out.
New York Knicks News / Knicks X-Factor / June 3
Spurred into action: Knicks X-Factor predicts the NBA Finals
Are New York Knicks fans finally free at 53? Or is there more in store at 54? New York is set to embark on what’s sure to be its most thrilling four-to-seven games in quite some time, as the Knicks seek to end the city’s dearth of (men’s) professional basketball titles in the 2026 NBA Finals.
New York Knicks News / Yardbarker / June 3
President Donald Trump makes decision on attending NBA Finals
The New York Knicks are back in the NBA Finals for the first time since 1999. The legendary Madison Square Garden has waited nearly three decades to host another NBA Finals game, and the next one will feature quite the high-profile guest.
Mitchell Robinson News / Hoops Wire / June 3
Knicks’ Mitchell Robinson expected to play in Game 1
The Knicks apparently will indeed have some much-needed frontcourt depth for Game 1 of the NBA Finals. According to ESPN’s Shams Charania, center Mitchell Robinson is expected to be available when New York opens the series against the Spurs on Wednesday night in San Antonio.
James Dolan News / New York Knicks on SI / June 3
James Dolan Is Winning on and Off the Court During Knicks' Run
As the New York Knicks get set to play in their first NBA Finals in 27 years, nobody is a bigger winner than much-maligned owner James Dolan. Under the stewardship of Dolan, the Knicks lost more games than any other team in the NBA from 1999 – the year he took over the franchise – through 2020.
James Dolan News / Hoops Wire / June 3
Knicks owner James Dolan explains why Finals were always the expectation
James Dolan doesn’t grant many interviews. So when the Knicks owner speaks, people tend to listen. Ahead of the NBA Finals, Dolan sat down with the New York Post’s Steve Serby and made it clear that New York’s appearance on the league’s biggest stage didn’t come as a surprise inside the organization.
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