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Victor Wembanyama News / Pounding the Rock / June 4
Victor Wembanyama undeterred after Game 1 loss in NBA Finals 
“It was quick. I think we let that one go” was all Victor Wembanyama said when asked when he and the Spurs felt the game “slipping” away from them. After all the talk about how emotional Wemby has been throughout the postseason, he sure was calm after the Game 1 loss.
NBA News / Pounding the Rock / June 4
Spurs vs Knicks: Game 1 analysis and adjustments moving forward
Since February 1st, Wemby has only finished a game with a negative plus/minus three times. Once was in game five of the West Finals against OKC, and the other two times were both against the Knicks, including Wednesday night.
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).
Victor Wembanyama News / Hoops Wire / June 4
NBA Notes: Spurs, Victor Wembanyama, Mavericks, trade targets, Warriors
Victor Wembanyama didn’t make excuses after the Spurs dropped Game 1 of the NBA Finals. The San Antonio star openly acknowledged he struggled in Wednesday’s loss to the Knicks, even after finishing with 26 points, 12 rebounds and three blocks in his Finals debut.
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 / AirJordanChronicles / June 4
Adam Silver Delivers Honest Assessment of Victor Wembanyama’s NBA Journey
Three years into what many already call a generational career, Victor Wembanyama has brought the San Antonio Spurs to the NBA Finals, and NBA Commissioner Adam Silver is not holding back his admiration for what the 22-year-old has already accomplished.
San Antonio Spurs News / Field Level Media / June 4
Spurs focus on selves, stress details ahead of Game 2
SAN ANTONIO -- San Antonio Spurs head coach Mitch Johnson is emphasizing the obvious, that his team still is at home with a chance to even the NBA Finals on Friday night.
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 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.
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.
NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / June 4
Spurs panic meter after 24-point turnaround in NBA Finals Game 1 loss to Knicks
On Wednesday evening, the San Antonio Spurs dropped to 0-1 in their NBA Finals series against the New York Knicks with a tough 105-95 home loss. The Spurs led this one by as many as 14 points in the second half before falling apart down the stretch, and now face what is essentially a must-win contest in Game 2.
San Antonio Spurs News / NBA on ClutchPoints / June 4
Dylan Harper is easy fix to Victor Wembanyama, Spurs’ NBA Finals Game 1 disastrous finish
Even though the New York Knicks came away with a statement win on the road in Game 1 of the 2026 NBA Finals, coming back from a 14-point deficit in the third quarter, the San Antonio Spurs handed the game over on a silver platter.
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 / Larry Brown Sports / June 4
Spurs mascot takes a subtle jab at Scott Foster with Uno Reverse stunt
Even NBA referee Scott Foster was not safe from the tomfoolery of San Antonio Spurs mascot The Coyote. As Foster was announcing a call reversal in favor
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.
NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / June 4
Magic Johnson had a telling remark on why the Spurs lost Game 1
Magic Johnson knows a thing or two about sharing the ball, and it’s something he didn’t see the San Antonio Spurs do much in crunch time against the New York Knicks in Game 1 of the 2026 NBA Finals.
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.
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.
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