Dylan Harper makes Finals history despite Spurs' Game 1 loss to Knicks

Dylan Harper of the San Antonio Spurs made history during Game 1 of the NBA Finals against the New York Knicks on June 3, 2026. Despite the Spurs losing the game 105-95, Harper scored 16 points off the bench, becoming the youngest player to score at least 10 points in a Finals game. His performance included a perfect shooting start, helping the Spurs to a 27-19 lead at the end of the first quarter. Harper broke the record for most points by a Spurs rookie in a single postseason, surpassing David Robinson's previous total. The Spurs now look to adjust for Game 2 as they seek to even the series.

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