De'Aaron Fox struggles in Game 1 of NBA Finals for Spurs
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 4, 2026, 4:17 AM
Last updated Jun 4, 2026
In Game 1 of the NBA Finals on June 3, De'Aaron Fox had a disappointing performance for the San Antonio Spurs against the New York Knicks. Fox scored just seven points on 3-13 shooting from the field, contributing three turnovers and five assists. Contrastingly, rookie Dylan Harper impressed in his Finals debut with 16 points. As the game tightened in the final moments, Spurs head coach Mitch Johnson opted to keep Fox on the court despite his struggles, leading to questions about the decision moving forward. Game 2 is set to take place on June 5.
- •Fox scored seven points and missed ten of 13 field goal attempts.
- •Dylan Harper scored 16 points in his Finals debut.
- •The Spurs had title aspirations after acquiring Fox and extending his contract.
- •Game 2 of the NBA Finals will occur on June 5.
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"De'Aaron Fox was so bad in Game 1 of the NBA Finals for the Spurs that New York Knicks fans are buying his jersey.
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