League: NBA Sport: Basketball Country: United States Category: Scores & Results

Knicks rally to defeat Spurs in NBA Finals Game 1; Wembanyama sparks controversy

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 4, 2026, 7:45 PM

Last updated Jun 4, 2026

Knicks rally to defeat Spurs in NBA Finals Game 1; Wembanyama sparks controversy

Summary

The NBA Finals opened on June 3 with the New York Knicks overcoming a double-digit deficit to beat the San Antonio Spurs 105-95 in Game 1. Jalen Brunson and Karl-Anthony Towns led the Knicks' comeback with strong performances. During the pregame national anthem, Spurs forward Victor Wembanyama crossed his arms, prompting mixed reactions from fans, with some interpreting it as disrespectful. Wembanyama hails from France, leading to speculation about the intent behind his gesture.

Source Links

Yahoo Sports

By the Numbers

•Knicks score 105 to defeat Spurs' 95 in Game 1 of NBA Finals
•Jalen Brunson and Karl-Anthony Towns lead Knicks' comeback
•Wembanyama crosses arms during national anthem, sparking controversy
•Fans react with mixed opinions on Wembanyama's gesture
•The next game of the Finals is scheduled for June 5

Latest Updates

7:45 PMYahoo Sports — ‘Disrespectful’: Outrage after Victor Wembanyama crosses his arms for national anthem

What they're saying

"
The 2026 NBA Finals tipped off on Wednesday night with an electric back-and-forth affair between the San Antonio Spurs and New York Knicks. Despite a double-digit deficit in the third quarter, the Knicks stormed back behind the inspired play of stars Jalen Brunson and Karl-Anthony Towns to win the game 105-95. As exciting as the…
— Yahoo Sports

Related Teams & Leagues

New York Knicks San Antonio Spurs NBA Basketball