Dylan Harper makes Finals history despite Spurs' Game 1 loss to Knicks
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Last updated Jun 4, 2026
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.
- •Spurs lose Game 1 of the NBA Finals 105-95 to the Knicks.
- •Dylan Harper scores 16 points, marking his Finals debut.
- •Harper becomes the youngest player to score at least 10 points in a Finals game.
- •He surpasses David Robinson for most points by a Spurs rookie in a postseason.
- •Spurs led 27-19 at the end of the first quarter.
- 3:55 AMYahoo Sports — Spurs rookie Dylan Harper breaks insane David Robinson record despite Game 1 loss vs. Knicks
- 3:36 AMYahoo Sports — Spurs rookie Dylan Harper makes NBA Finals history despite Game 1 loss to Knicks
"San Antonio Spurs rookie Dylan Harper made history in Game 1 of the NBA Finals, even though the night ended in disappointment against the New York Knicks. Finals losses can swallow individual achievements, especially when the opposing team finishes stronger down the stretch.
"The Spurs lost Game 1 against the Knicks, but rookie Dylan Harper still etched his name into NBA Finals record books.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 4, 2026, 3:55 AMSpurs rookie Dylan Harper breaks insane David Robinson record despite Game 1 loss vs. Knicks
San Antonio Spurs rookie Dylan Harper made history in Game 1 of the NBA Finals, even though the night ended in disappointment against the New York Knicks. Finals losses can swallow individual achievements, especially when the opposing team finishes stronger down the stretch.
- Yahoo SportsJun 4, 2026, 3:36 AMSpurs rookie Dylan Harper makes NBA Finals history despite Game 1 loss to Knicks
The Spurs lost Game 1 against the Knicks, but rookie Dylan Harper still etched his name into NBA Finals record books.
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