Knicks score just 13 points in first quarter of finals game

The New York Knicks scored 13 points in the first quarter during Game 1 of the NBA Finals on June 14, 2026. This marks the fewest points scored by any team in the opening quarter of a finals game since the Golden State Warriors managed 11 points in Game 6 of the 2016 finals. The record-low first quarter score highlights the Knicks' offensive struggles early in the game. The situation remains critical as the Knicks look to recover as play continues.

• 1:49 AMYahoo Sports — Those 13 points by the Knicks are the fewest scored by …