Harrison Barnes collides with Jalen Brunson in Game 1 injury scare
5 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Jun 6, 2026, 1:24 AM
Last updated Jun 6, 2026
During the NBA Finals Game 1 against the San Antonio Spurs, a collision between Harrison Barnes and Jalen Brunson caused a moment of concern for New York Knicks fans. Late in the first quarter, Barnes fell into Brunson's leg during a rebounding battle, prompting Brunson to leave the game clutching his knee. He returned in the second quarter, easing some anxiety but still displaying signs of discomfort. The incident overshadowed the start of the Knicks' first Finals appearance in decades, with fans expressing frustration towards Barnes. The Knicks hope for a steady performance from Brunson as the game progresses.
- •Barnes collided with Brunson in the first quarter.
- •Brunson initially left the game but returned in the second quarter.
- •Fan reactions included anger directed at Barnes.
- •Brunson's condition remains a focal point for the Knicks.
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- 1:23 AMYahoo Sports — Knicks’ Jalen Brunson shows no sign of injury after knee scare in Game 1 of NBA Finals
- 3:14 AMYahoo Sports — Jalen Brunson Injury Scare Sparks Emotional Knicks Fan Reactions During Crushing NBA Finals Game 1 Moment
- 2:09 AMYahoo Sports — New York Knicks fans hammer Harrison Barnes for causing Jalen Brunson injury scare in Game 1
"SAN ANTONIO — Jalen Brunson turned both his knee and ankle in the Knicks’ victory over the Spurs in Game 1 of the NBA Finals on Wednesday. The Knicks captain didn’t show any lingering signs of ailment ahead of team practice at Frost Bank Center on Thursday. Spurs forward Harrison Barnes fell into Brunson’s right knee midway through the first quarter of Game 1, and the All-Star guard ...
"New York Knicks star Jalen Brunson went down in the middle of the first quarter of Game 1 of the NBA Finals against the San Antonio Spurs. It happened after Spurs forward Harrison Barnes fell to the floor and hit his knee. The Knicks had to take him to the locker room for a while. [...]
"New York Knicks fans had their nerves rattled early in the NBA Finals when Harrison Barnes fell into Jalen Brunson’s leg during Game 1 against the San Antonio Spurs. The incident happened late in the first quarter during a rebounding battle.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsJun 6, 2026, 1:24 AMJalen Brunson stats vs Spurs in NBA Finals Game 2
Jalen Brunson battled through injury and still put up a game-high 30 points in Game 1 of the NBA Finals. Here's how the Knicks' captain did in Game 2.
- Yahoo SportsJun 5, 2026, 1:23 AMKnicks’ Jalen Brunson shows no sign of injury after knee scare in Game 1 of NBA Finals
SAN ANTONIO — Jalen Brunson turned both his knee and ankle in the Knicks’ victory over the Spurs in Game 1 of the NBA Finals on Wednesday. The Knicks captain didn’t show any lingering signs of ailment ahead of team practice at Frost Bank Center on Thursday. Spurs forward Harrison Barnes fell into Brunson’s right knee midway through the first quarter of Game 1, and the All-Star guard ...
- Yahoo SportsJun 4, 2026, 3:14 AMJalen Brunson Injury Scare Sparks Emotional Knicks Fan Reactions During Crushing NBA Finals Game 1 Moment
New York Knicks star Jalen Brunson went down in the middle of the first quarter of Game 1 of the NBA Finals against the San Antonio Spurs. It happened after Spurs forward Harrison Barnes fell to the floor and hit his knee. The Knicks had to take him to the locker room for a while. [...]
- Yahoo SportsJun 4, 2026, 2:09 AMNew York Knicks fans hammer Harrison Barnes for causing Jalen Brunson injury scare in Game 1
New York Knicks fans had their nerves rattled early in the NBA Finals when Harrison Barnes fell into Jalen Brunson’s leg during Game 1 against the San Antonio Spurs. The incident happened late in the first quarter during a rebounding battle.
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