Knicks take Game 1 of NBA Finals, Chalamet jokes about fan fatigue
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 6, 2026, 11:53 AM
Last updated Jun 6, 2026
The New York Knicks secured a 105-95 victory over the San Antonio Spurs in Game 1 of the NBA Finals on June 3 at Frost Bank Center. Jalen Brunson led the Knicks with 30 points as the team recovered from a 14-point deficit. Actor Timothée Chalamet, a notable Knicks fan, humorously shared the toll playoff fandom takes on fans by showcasing himself icing his knees after the game. His post resonated with other New York supporters in attendance, including Ben Stiller and Spike Lee. The Knicks now lead the series 1-0.
- •Timothée Chalamet joked about fan fatigue after Knicks' Game 1 win.
- •Knicks beat Spurs 105-95, rallying from a 14-point deficit.
- •Jalen Brunson scored 30 points for New York.
- •Chalamet shared a post about self-care after playoff excitement.
- •Knicks lead the series 1-0 heading into Game 2.
- 11:53 AMYahoo Sports — Timothee Chalamet can’t hide his excitement after Knicks take 2-0 NBA Finals lead against Spurs
- 1:11 PMYahoo Sports — New York Knicks superfan Timothee Chalamet shares a glimpse of ‘wear and tear’ on a fan after Game 1 win
"Timothee Chalamet looked every bit the long-suffering Knicks fan after New York survived Game 2 and moved within two wins of an NBA title. The Knicks edged the Spurs 105-104 in San Antonio to take a 2-0 Finals lead, sending the series back to Madison Square Garden with the city close to basketball delirium.
"Timothée Chalamet turned the New York Knicks’ Game 1 win into a perfect fan moment after joking that the playoffs had taken a real toll on his body. The actor was at Frost Bank Center in San Antonio on Wednesday, June 3, as the Knicks opened the 2026 NBA Finals with a 105-95 road win over the Spurs.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 6, 2026, 11:53 AMTimothee Chalamet can’t hide his excitement after Knicks take 2-0 NBA Finals lead against Spurs
Timothee Chalamet looked every bit the long-suffering Knicks fan after New York survived Game 2 and moved within two wins of an NBA title. The Knicks edged the Spurs 105-104 in San Antonio to take a 2-0 Finals lead, sending the series back to Madison Square Garden with the city close to basketball delirium.
- Yahoo SportsJun 5, 2026, 1:11 PMNew York Knicks superfan Timothee Chalamet shares a glimpse of ‘wear and tear’ on a fan after Game 1 win
Timothée Chalamet turned the New York Knicks’ Game 1 win into a perfect fan moment after joking that the playoffs had taken a real toll on his body. The actor was at Frost Bank Center in San Antonio on Wednesday, June 3, as the Knicks opened the 2026 NBA Finals with a 105-95 road win over the Spurs.
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