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De'Aaron Fox struggles in Spurs' Game 1 loss to Knicks

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 4, 2026, 12:43 PM

Last updated Jun 4, 2026

De'Aaron Fox struggles in Spurs' Game 1 loss to Knicks

Summary

In Game 1 of the NBA Finals, the Spurs lost to the Knicks 105-95 at home. The game was tightly contested until the Knicks executed an 11-0 run in the final two minutes to secure the victory. Victor Wembanyama led San Antonio with 26 points and 12 rebounds, but De'Aaron Fox had a disappointing performance with just 7 points on 3-of-13 shooting. Criticism arose from Robert Griffin III, who emphasized the need for Fox to contribute more for the Spurs to be successful in the series. The focus now shifts to adjustments needed for Game 2 amidst Fox's ongoing shooting struggles.

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By the Numbers

•Knicks lead the series 1-0 after Game 1 win.
•Spurs briefly led 95-94 but lost in the final minutes.
•Victor Wembanyama recorded 26 points and 12 rebounds.
•De'Aaron Fox had 7 points with three turnovers.
•Fox's struggles persist from the Western Conference Finals.

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12:43 PMYahoo Sports — RGIII drops truth bomb on De’Aaron Fox after ugly 3-13 disaster in Game 1

What they're saying

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De'Aaron Fox struggled in the Spurs' Game 1 Finals loss to the Knicks, drawing criticism from RGIII as Victor Wembanyama needs his co-star to step up.
— Yahoo Sports

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