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Spurs lose Game 1 of NBA Finals to Knicks, Castle's mom speaks out

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 4, 2026, 9:46 AM

Last updated Jun 4, 2026

Spurs lose Game 1 of NBA Finals to Knicks, Castle's mom speaks out

Summary

In Game 1 of the NBA Finals, the San Antonio Spurs fell to the New York Knicks 105-95 at home. Despite having home court advantage, the Spurs struggled against the more experienced Knicks team. After the loss, Stephon Castle's mother voiced concerns over fan overreactions, urging supporters to remain calm and remember past series comebacks. Castle scored 17 points and is expected to focus defensively on Knicks guard Jalen Brunson in the series.

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By the Numbers

•Spurs lose Game 1, 105-95, against Knicks in NBA Finals.
•Castle scores 17 points, struggles with 3-point shooting.
•Castle's mother addresses fan panic on social media.
•Spurs look to bounce back, historically resilient after early series losses.

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9:46 AMYahoo Sports — Stephon Castle’s Mom Calls Out Overreactions Following Spurs’ Disappointing Game 1 Setback vs. Knicks

What they're saying

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In Game 1 of the NBA Finals, Stephon Castle and the San Antonio Spurs lost 105-95 to the New York Knicks because they were unable to defend their home court. Despite having home court advantage, the Spurs were outplayed by the more experienced Knicks squad. Some fans started to panic as the Spurs fell to [...]
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