The New York Knicks took the 1-0 lead in the 2026 NBA Finals after a 105-95 Game 1 victory over the San Antonio Spurs on Wednesday, June 3, at Frost Bank Center in San Antonio. The Knicks are three wins away from capturing their first NBA championship in 53 years.
Jalen Brunson was the driving force for the Knicks, scoring 30 points with six assists, and four rebounds. Karl-Anthony Towns provided a double-double, adding 18 points and 12 rebounds, while also anchoring the defense. Their combined efforts sparked a comeback from a 14-point deficit in the second half.
In the Spurs’ defeat, Victor Wembanyama notched 26 points, 12 rebounds, and three blocks in his first NBA Finals appearance. Though he struggled with efficiency, shooting just 6-for-21 from the field, Wembanyama said after the game that it was a bad night for him and the team will “need to let that one go.”
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Spike Lee, Ben Stiller among Knicks fans at Game 1 of the NBA Finals
San Antonio hosted Game 1 of the NBA Finals as Knicks fans made their presence felt on the road.
See the familiar faces supporting New York during the opening game of the series.
Above, American actor and comedian Ben Stiller reacts during Game 1 of the 2026 NBA Finals between the San Antonio Spurs and the New York Knicks at Frost Bank Center on June 03, 2026, in San Antonio, Texas.
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Spike Lee, Ben Stiller among Knicks fans at Game 1 of the NBA Finals
San Antonio hosted Game 1 of the NBA Finals as Knicks fans made their presence felt on the road.
See the familiar faces supporting New York during the opening game of the series.
Above, American actor and comedian Ben Stiller reacts during Game 1 of the 2026 NBA Finals between the San Antonio Spurs and the New York Knicks at Frost Bank Center on June 03, 2026, in San Antonio, Texas.
(Gregory Shamus, Getty Images)
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Spike Lee, Ben Stiller among Knicks fans at Game 1 of the NBA Finals
Director Spike Lee looks on during the first quarter between the San Antonio Spurs and the New York Knicks during Game 1 of the 2026 NBA Finals at Frost Bank Center.
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Spike Lee, Ben Stiller among Knicks fans at Game 1 of the NBA Finals
Actor Tracy Morgan in the first half during Game 1 of the 2026 NBA Finals at Frost Bank Center.
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Spike Lee, Ben Stiller among Knicks fans at Game 1 of the NBA Finals
Former New York Knicks Patrick Ewing reacts before Game 1 of the 2026 NBA Finals at Frost Bank Center.
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Spike Lee, Ben Stiller among Knicks fans at Game 1 of the NBA Finals
Former NBA player, Shaquille O’Neal enters the arena for Game 1 of the 2026 NBA Finals at Frost Bank Center.
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Spike Lee, Ben Stiller among Knicks fans at Game 1 of the NBA Finals
American actor and comedian Ben Stiller reacts during Game 1 of the 2026 NBA Finals between the San Antonio Spurs and the New York Knicks at Frost Bank Center on June 03, 2026, in San Antonio, Texas.
(Gregory Shamus, Getty Images)
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Spike Lee, Ben Stiller among Knicks fans at Game 1 of the NBA Finals
Spike Lee participates in the ESPN pre-game show before Game 1 of the 2026 NBA Finals at Frost Bank Center on June 03, 2026, in San Antonio, Texas.
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Spike Lee, Ben Stiller among Knicks fans at Game 1 of the NBA Finals
American comedian and actor Tracy Morgan participates in the ESPN pre-game show before Game 1 of the 2026 NBA Finals between the San Antonio Spurs and the New York Knicks at Frost Bank Center on June 3, 2026, in San Antonio, Texas.
(Gregory Shamus, Getty Images)
The series continues in San Antonio, where the Spurs will look to even the score in Game 2 on Friday, June 5.
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