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Fan interrupts NBA Finals for selfie with Victor Wembanyama during Game 1

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 4, 2026, 3:55 AM

Last updated Jun 4, 2026

Fan interrupts NBA Finals for selfie with Victor Wembanyama during Game 1

Summary

During Game 1 of the NBA Finals on June 3, an unexpected incident occurred when a fan rushed the court to take a selfie with San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama. The game was halted momentarily until security removed the fan, allowing play to resume with a jump ball. Wembanyama finished the game with 26 points and 12 rebounds, but the Spurs lost to the New York Knicks 105-95. Knicks guard Jalen Brunson led the scoring with 30 points. Game 2 is set for June 6, where the Spurs aim to avoid falling into an 0-2 series deficit.

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By the Numbers

•Spurs lead by 14 points before losing Game 1.
•Game briefly halted when a fan sought a selfie.
•Knicks take a 1-0 series lead with Game 2 on June 6.
•Jalen Brunson scores 30 points, leading New York.
•Victor Wembanyama records 26 points and 12 rebounds.

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3:55 AMYahoo Sports — NBA fan causes a stir after interrupting Spurs-Knicks Finals for Victor Wembanyama selfie

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Action was intense in Game 1 of the NBA Finals on Wednesday. The San Antonio Spurs and New York Knicks battled hard throughout the matchup to gain an early series lead. However, a bizarre moment occurred in the fourth quarter…
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