Josh Hart makes historic impact despite low scoring in Game 1
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 4, 2026, 12:38 PM
Last updated Jun 4, 2026
In Game 1 of the NBA Finals on June 3, Josh Hart recorded a notable performance, finishing with three points and leading all players with 15 rebounds and six assists. His contributions were instrumental as New York closed the game with an 11-0 run to overcome the San Antonio Spurs' home advantage. Hart's performance aligns him with NBA legends Larry Bird and Shaquille O'Neal, the only other players to achieve such stats in their first Finals game. Jalen Brunson praised Hart's ability to impact the game irrespective of his scoring.
- •Josh Hart scored three points with 15 rebounds and six assists.
- •New York ended the game on an 11-0 run.
- •Hart's stats are historic for a first Finals game.
- •Jalen Brunson commended Hart's impact without scoring.
- 12:38 PMYahoo Sports — Josh Hart channels Larry Bird, Shaquille O'Neal with historic NBA Finals stat
"Hart scored only three points but made a massive impact elsewhere.
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