SAN ANTONIO (AP) — When the New York Knicks needed a lift, they turned to the player who has given them everything he has all season.Josh Hart overcame early foul trouble to lead a defensive effort that stymied the San Antonio Spurs in the second half as New York rallied for a 105-95 victory in Game 1 of the NBA Finals on Wednesday. “That’s just who he is,” said Jalen Brunson, who led the Knicks with 30 points. “He’s always been that way. I can’t explain

Game 1 between the Knicks and Spurs lived up to its billing with starts Jalen Brunson and Victor Wembanyama giving their respective teams late leads in the fourth quarter.But it was Brunson's heroics and clutch play that allowed New York to come away with the first win of the 2026 NBA Finals. Brunson scored a game-high 30 points on 12 of 31 shooting with three rebounds and two assists, but his performance in the fourth quarter will go down in Knicks history. The Knicks captain scored 1

SAN ANTONIO — With 60 seconds remaining and Game 1 of the NBA Finals hanging in the balance, the ball naturally rested in Victor Wembanyama's massive hands. Matched up with Karl-Anthony Towns on the right wing, with his evening mileage creeping on 40 grueling minutes and offensive struggles dominating his debut, the logistics weren't in his favor. Still, he pressed on. He had to. In Wembanyama's mind, he knew where he wanted to go, the desired angle to attack Towns. Previous poss

SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Jalen Brunson gave the New York Knicks a huge scare in the first quarter, limping off and leaving the floor to deal with what appeared to be some sort of knee and ankle issues.He wasn't gone for long.And by the fourth quarter, all that was forgotten.Brunson won the NBA's clutch player award in 2025, and in case anyone forgot why, he provided a series of reminders in a scintillating final 7 1/2 minutes that helped the Knicks beat the San Antonio Spurs 105-95 in Game 1 of

Victor Wembanyama didn't get this far by losing his cool. He's not starting now. Wembanyama's San Antonio Spurs blew a 14-point third-quarter lead in a Game 1 loss to the New York Knicks in the NBA Finals on Wednesday night. San Antonio put up its worst offensive outing of the postseason, and Wembanyama struggled and looked gassed down the stretch. With the loss, the Spurs ceded home-court advantage to a Knicks team that has now won 12 consecutive playoff games and feeds off a raucous Madison Sq

The New York Knicks provided their fans with something to cheer about after taking Game 1 of the 2026 NBA Finals from the San Antonio Spurs on Wednesday, April 3.The Knicks beat the Spurs 105-95 and extended their postseason win streak to 12 consecutive games. It's a franchise record.The first two games of the series will take place in San Antonio, but that didn't stop Knicks fans from having a watch party, taking in the game at Madison Square Garden.MSG IS GOING OFF RIGHT NOW 🗣️&

Karl-Anthony Towns wasn't nervous in the lead-up to Game 1 of the NBA Finals on Wednesday night.  That, he said, was due to his mother."I don't know what it was, but I just felt a calm and a peace that, I don't know, had to be coming from the woman above," Towns said on ESPN after their 105-95 win over the San Antonio Spurs in Game 1 of the NBA Finals. Towns' mother, Jacqueline Cruz-Towns, died in April 2020 due to complications from COVID-19. She was 58.While Jacqueline wasn't able to

SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Victor Wembanyama got blessed by nuns before the game, got the loudest ovation when the starters were announced, pumped his fist to the crowd a few times and generally seemed to enjoy his first taste of the NBA Finals.Until the ending.The French star had 26 points in his finals debut, though had to work for all of them — misfiring on 15 of his 21 shots from the field, some of them even hitting the top of the backboard, and seeing waves of New York defenders all gam

Karl-Anthony Towns had some extra inspiration behind his stellar performance that helped lead the New York Knicks to a comeback win in Game 1 of the NBA Finals.After Towns scored 18 points with 12 rebounds on Wednesday night, he said he felt the presence of his late mother, Jacqueline Cruz-Towns, who died in 2020.In an interview on ESPN's "Inside the NBA" studio show, Kenny Smith asked Towns what it felt like to play in his first NBA Finals."I don't know what it was, but I just felt a calm and a

They call him captain clutch for a reason. Jalen Brunson has stepped up and delivered for the Knicks whenever they’ve needed him over the years, and that was again the case in Game 1 of the NBA Finals on Wednesday night. The three-time All-Star point guard overcame a quiet start and a couple of injury scares to push New York past the Spurs with one of his signature scoring barrages down the stretch. “He was huge for us,” Mike Brown said. “He did what MVP ca

Playing in his first NBA Finals on Wednesday night, it didn't take long for San Antonio Spurs rookie Dylan Harper to make an impact.Although the Spurs lost Game 1 to the New York Knicks, 105-95, Harper delivered an impressive 16-point performance off the bench and set a pair of records in the process.Harper, the No. 2 pick in the 2025 NBA Draft who turned 20 in March, became the youngest player in Finals history to score at least 10 points in a game. Harper has now scored 251 points during the 2

In their first NBA Finals game in 27 years, the Knicks beat the San Antonio Spurs 105-95 on Wednesday night. New York has won 12 straight games, as they open a 1-0 series lead. Here are some takeaways...- Both teams were ready to go from the opening tip, as expected. The stars were letting it fly early, as Jalen Brunson and Victor Wembanyama scored the first two buckets of the game, and New York's hot shooting continued to open a seven-point advantage just over five minutes into the co

A fan celebrated what will likely be his final NBA game with a selfie alongside Victor Wembanyama.Game 1 of the 2026 NBA Finals saw play interrupted in the fourth quarter when a fan ran onto the court and appeared to try taking a selfie with the San Antonio Spurs superstar. He was quickly apprehended by a pair of security workers and rushed off the court.Wembanyama appeared amused by the interruption, unlike New York Knicks big man Mitchell Robinson. Other camera angles show the fan being roughl

A fan is on the court!In the fourth quarter of Game 1 of the NBA Finals between the New York Knicks and San Antonio Spurs, a young man ran onto the court and pulled his phone out to take a selfie. Security quickly swooped in and escorted the fan off the court in San Antonio.Victor Wembanyama, who the fan was seemingly trying to get in the selfie, was standing next to Mitchell Robinson. The Spurs center laughed while the Knicks big man looked confused.A fan runs on the floor during a live game to

SAN ANTONIO (AP) — A fan ran onto the court midway through the fourth quarter of Game 1 of the NBA Finals, appearing to try to take a selfie next to San Antonio star Victor Wembanyama.The fan came from the sideline opposite the team benches, starting from behind the play and running into San Antonio's offensive end. The person was quickly pulled from the court by two security guards and it did not appear the person made any contact with Wembanyama or any New York players.Play was stopped f

Like father, like son!Dylan Harper is making his NBA Finals debut during his rookie season, as the San Antonio Spurs guard took on the New York Knicks in a rematch of the 1999 Finals. Game 1 was on Wednesday, June 3 in San Antonio.The former Rutgers standout has been a key element of the Spurs' playoff run. He made a statement in Game 1 of the Western Conference finals against the defending champion Oklahoma City Thunder. Harper had a standout night with 24 points, 11 rebounds, six assists and s

Adam Silver tried. Michael Jordan tried. Still, the James Dolan and Charles Oakley feud is alive and well.With the Knicks playing in their first NBA Finals in 27 years, the commissioner was asked about the one Knicks legend missing from the alumni that have been filling Madison Square Garden this spring. Oakley, the bruising forward who spent a decade as a fan favorite in New York, has been at war with the controversial Knicks owner since his 2017 ejection from the Garden and the lawsuit that fo

Adam Silver is not budging on the 65-game rule. Stars and agents have pushed back since it took effect in the 2023-24 season, tying eligibility for the league’s biggest individual awards to playing in roughly 80% of the regular season. Speaking before Game 1 of the NBA Finals, the NBA commissioner said the rule is doing exactly what the league wanted.“I’m frankly not ready to support a change,” Silver said. “I just take a step back to the situation we were dealing w

President Donald Trump plans attend Game 3 of the 2026 NBA Finals between the New York Knicks and San Antonio Spurs at Madison Square Garden in New York City, according to reporting from The Athletic and the New York Post.The Athletic, a subsidiary of the New York Times, reported that Trump will attend the game on June 3 barring any changes to the president's schedule – citing anonymous league sources. The Post, citing anonymous sources, reported that security walkthroughs were held by MSG

Prior to Game 1 of the 2026 NBA Finals, league commissioner Adam Silver delivered a semi-annual State of the Game address, and, man, does it seem strong.After all, the New York Knicks, playing in the hemisphere's biggest media market, will face the San Antonio Spurs, featuring Victor Wembanyama, the new face of the NBA.In addition to touting his new "3-2-1" draft lottery reform, Silver touched on the NBA's likely expansion into Seattle and Las Vegas and its expected expansion into Europe.Play 20

The NBA Finals is not only the biggest series of the season on the court, but in the tunnel, too.This year, the New York Knicks return to the championship for the first time since 1999. Lucky for them, '90s fashion is back. After breezing through the playoffs winning 12 of their 14 games, including two sweeps, Josh Hart and Jordan Clarkson showed up ready for Game 1 on Wednesday, June 3 in San Antonio.Their opponent will be a rematch of that 1999 series, the San Antonio Spurs in Victor Wembanyam

One Jalen Brunson injury, even apparently minor, was bad news for the New York Knicks. Two are worse.The Knicks star appeared to sustain two minor but painful injuries in Game 1 of the 2026 NBA Finals. The first came when he exited Wednesday's game with an apparent knee injury during the first quarter, limping off the court to the locker room. The injury occurred when San Antonio Spurs wing Harrison Barnes fell into Brunson's knee at an awkward angle after jostling for a rebound.Brunson could la

One Jalen Brunson injury, even apparently minor, was bad news for the New York Knicks. Two are worse. However, that was nothing compared to the problems Brunson gave the San Antonio Spurs in Game 1 of the 2026 NBA Finals.The Knicks star appeared to sustain two minor but painful injuries Wednesday before taking over in the second half, finishing with 30 points on 12-of-31 shooting. Despite dealing with some apparent pain early, the Knicks rode him as much as they could down the stretch to take Ga

If Game 1 was any indication of what this series will eventually become, the 2026 NBA Finals are going to be absolutely enthralling.The New York Knicks outlasted the San Antonio Spurs Wednesday, June 3 in a thrilling, back-and-forth 105-95 win to take an early lead in the best-of-7 series.With 1:50 left to play, Knicks All-Star Jalen Brunson hit a massive 3-pointer that gave New York the lead it would never relinquish and sparked a 11-0 run to close out the game.Brunson scored 13 of his 30 point

The 2026 NBA Finals, finally, are here.Game 1 between the New York Knicks and San Antonio Spurs tipped off Wednesday, June 3, launching what figures to be an enthralling series.New York is trying to win its first title in 53 seasons, while the Spurs are 12 years removed from their last Larry O’Brien trophy.And all eyes are on the elite stars in the matchup: Spurs phenom and unanimous Defensive Player of the Year Victor Wembanyama and Knicks captain and closer Jalen Brunson. Yet, it’s

The 2026 NBA Finals, finally, are here.Game 1 between the New York Knicks and San Antonio Spurs tipped off Wednesday, June 3, launching what figures to be an enthralling series.New York is trying to win its first title in 53 seasons, while the Spurs are 12 years removed from their last Larry O’Brien trophy.And all eyes are on the elite stars in the matchup: Spurs phenom and unanimous Defensive Player of the Year Victor Wembanyama and Knicks captain and closer Jalen Brunson. Yet, it’s

If Game 1 was any indication of what this series will eventually become, the 2026 NBA Finals are going to be absolutely enthralling.The New York Knicks outlasted the San Antonio Spurs Wednesday, June 3 in a thrilling, back-and-forth 105-95 win to take an early lead in the best-of-7 series.With 1:50 left to play, Knicks All-Star Jalen Brunson hit a massive 3-pointer that gave New York the lead it would never relinquish and sparked a 11-0 run to close out the game;Brunson scored 13 of his 30 point

SAN ANTONIO (AP) — There has been no announcement that President Donald Trump plans to attend an NBA Finals game at New York's Madison Square Garden next week, though Commissioner Adam Silver hinted at Trump's intentions Wednesday when he said sports remain something that unifies even in divided times.Silver, without saying Trump's name, responded to a question about “unique people” coming to finals games in New York and how the league prepares for such events. The New York Pos

Jalen Brunson limped off the floor in Game 1 of the 2026 NBA Finals between the New York Knicks and San Antonio Spurs after an opposing player fell on his knee. Brunson headed to the locker room in what amounts to the worst case scenario for the Knicks. Update: Brunson returned to the game with under eight minutes left in the second quarter. He quickly hurt his ankle after returning. He stayed in the game even after the ankle injury and scored on the next Knicks’ possession. Oh, man. Jalen

A new basketball league is coming to Europe. NBA commissioner Adam Silver provided a little more clarity on Wednesday.Speaking with reporters ahead of the 2026 NBA Finals, Silver confirmed the NBA is on track for its European subsidiary to launch next year and will soon stop accepting bids from interested teams:“We are very much on schedule. It is our hope and anticipation that that league will launch in the 2027-28 season in Europe. We are on track. Final bids from franchises are due at t

NEW YORK - JUNE 23: Latrell Sprewell #8 of the New York Knicks shoots against Tim Duncan #21 of the San Antonio Spurs during Game Four of the 1999 NBA Finals played on June 23, 1999 at Madison Square Garden in New York, New York. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 1999 NBAE (Photo by Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Gett

Adam Silver isn't ready to adjust the NBA's 65-game rule just yet.  The commissioner, speaking ahead of Game 1 of the NBA Finals between the San Antonio Spurs and New York Knicks on Wednesday night, defended the rule requiring players to compete in at least 65 games in order to be eligible for end-of-season awards. "I think the rule is working," he said.The NBA introduced the rule ahead of the 2023-24 campaign that requires players compete in at least 65 games in a season in order to b

Adam Silver isn’t ready to adjust the NBA’s 65-game rule just yet. The commissioner, speaking ahead of Game 1 of the NBA Finals between the San Antonio Spurs and New York Knicks on Wednesday night, defended the rule requiring players to compete in at least 65 games in order to be eligible for end-of-season awards. “I think the rule is working,” he said.The NBA introduced a new rule ahead of the 2023-24 campaign that requires players compete in at least 65 games

NEW YORK (AP) — Terry Rozier's efforts to continue his NBA career are hindered by a court order barring him from any contact with the Charlotte Hornets, his attorney argued in a motion Wednesday.Rozier is accused of conspiring with friends to help them win bets on his performance during a March 2023 game when he played for the Hornets. He has pleaded not guilty to charges including conspiracy to commit wire fraud and money laundering. Last week, he was charged in a new indictment with brib

SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH - MARCH 25: Ace Bailey #19 of the Utah Jazz looks on during the first half of a game against the Washington Wizards at Delta Center on March 25, 2026 in Salt Lake City, Utah. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Alex Goodlett/Getty Images) | Getty Images I’m sure all of us are still intoxicated after the Jazz

CLEVELAND, OH - MAY 25: Jalen Brunson #11 of the New York Knicks celebrates in the locker room with the Larry Bird Eastern Conference Finals MVP Trophy after winning Game Four of the 2026 Eastern Conference Finals against the Cleveland Cavaliers on May 25, 2026 at Rocket Arena in Cleveland, Ohio. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Co

All eyes will be on the sidelines of the 2026 NBA Finals, where courtside seats feature a who's who of Hollywood. But we can't forget about the wives and girlfriends who supported the professional athletes along the way.Jordyn Woods, Reece Fox and Ali Brunson will be front and center during Game 1 of the NBA Finals between the New York Knicks and San Antonio Spurs on Wednesday, redefining modern-day WAGs, a term that's evolved to represent a wide array of women and partners who are successf

The NBA Finals are here and it is looking to be an excellent series between the San Antonio Spurs and New York Knicks. The two sides have a history together, having faced off in the lockout-shortened 1999 season.HistoryLet’s dive into some history between the two Finals teams.The 1998-99 season was 50 games because of the strike, which resulted in the salary cap system we have today. The Knicks came into the playoffs as the No. 8 seed and the Spurs were the No. 1 seed. Neither team faced e

Knicks center Mitchell Robinson is officially available to play in Game 1 of the NBA Finals against the San Antonio Spurs. Robinson fractured his fifth metacarpal (the bone located just below the pinky finger) in his right hand at some point following the sweep of the Cavaliers in the Eastern Conference Finals, and had surgery shortly thereafter. SNY NBA Insider Ian Begley reported on Tuesday that Robinson, who was listed as questionable, was pushing to play and the team was hopeful he

LAS VEGAS, NV - DECEMBER 16: Victor Wembanyama #1 of the San Antonio Spurs defends Jalen Brunson #11 of the New York Knicks during the game during the NBA Emirates Cup Final on December 16, 2025 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2025 NBAE (Photo by David L. Nemec/NBA

SAN ANTONIO (AP) — The NBA's hopes of starting a new independent league in Europe by the end of 2027 are on schedule, Commissioner Adam Silver said before the start of the NBA Finals on Wednesday night.That plan — a joint effort involving the NBA and FIBA, the sport's global governing body — has been in the works for years, but is nearing a launch at a particularly exciting time for the game in Europe with the burgeoning superstardom of San Antonio star Victor Wembanyama.The un

SAN ANTONIO, TX - DECEMBER 31: Keldon Johnson #3 of the San Antonio Spurs reacts after scoring against the New York Knicks in the second half at Frost Bank Center on December 31, 2025 in San Antonio, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ronald Cortes/Getty Images) | Getty Images Welcome to the Game Thread. Veterans of the Game Threa