Tommy Beer (@ TommyBeer):
New Words
Heart of a Champion
Brunson delivered the daggers, KAT defended Wemby, Hart did everything else, and the Knicks moved three wins away from history.
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Jackson Frank (@ jackfrank_jjf):
That sequence:
Mike Finger (@ mikefinger):
Buck would have written it way better.
Paul Garcia (@ PaulGarciaNBA):
From FanDuel, heading into Game 2 on Friday of Spurs vs Knicks:
Hardwood Paroxysm (@ HPbasketball):
Spurs were 1-of-15 with Jalen Brunson as the primary defender via https://t.co/z3Ysv2TWyU’s admittedly wonky trakcing data.
Hardwood Paroxysm (@ HPbasketball):
1.25 points per possession on unguarded catch-and-shoot for the Knicks, 12 possessions
0.95 points per possession on unguarded catch-and-shoot for the Spurs, 19 possessions.
“Knicks left the right people open and had more clutch shooters” vs. “It’s a make or miss league”
USA TODAY Sports (@ usatodaysports):
The NBA announced severe consequences for the fan who ran on the court during Game 1 of the NBA Finals for an apparent selfie with Victor Wembanyama. usatoday.com/story…
Chris Bosh (@ chrisbosh):
The @ nyknicks take game 1 w/defense and a great finisher. How will the @ spurs respond? #knicks ＃Spurs #NBA #NBAPlayoffs #NBAFinals.
NBA (@ NBA):
LIVE: NBA Finals Game 2 @ spurs Media Availability
Game 2: Friday, 8:30 PM ET, ABC twitter.com/i…
USA TODAY Sports (@ usatodaysports):
The NBA announced severe consequences for the fan who ran on the court during Game 1 of the NBA Finals for an apparent selfie with Victor Wembanyama.
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ClutchPoints (@ ClutchPoints):
“It was a decision I made. I understand that there would be logic in having Dylan in that group.”
Mitch Johnson on not having Dylan Harper in the game at the end of Spurs-Knicks Game 1 
(via @ sny_knicks)
Esfandiar Baraheni (@ JustEsBaraheni):
“We don’t need to do anything incredible” - Victor Wembanyama on the Knicks matchup
Says that Game 1 didn’t have much to do with technical gameplan, but handling the mental and emotional parts.
Ian Begley (@ IanBegley):
Victor Wembanyama reiterates that he doesn’t think Spurs need to change their technical approach to win in Finals. He says Spurs ‘need to approach game with better mental state .. need to play our game .. need to be normal .. don’t have to do anything (out of the ordinary).”
NBA (@ NBA):
“We know we aren’t here by chance.”
Wemby on San Antonio’s resilience throughout the postseason 
Knicks (1-0) Spurs Game 2: Friday at 8:30pm/et on ABC 
NBA (@ NBA):
NBA Finals Game 1… under the spotlight 
Knicks (1-0) Spurs Game 2: Friday at 8:30pm/et on ABC
NBA TV (@ NBATV):
“He’s playing like he’s been here for a while.”
@ LaurenMRosen and @ QRich discuss Dylan Harper’s impressive Game 1 performance and how the rookie is defying all expectations.
: NBA Finals Game 2: Friday, June 5 at 8:30pm/et on ABC!
Brett Siegel (@ BrettSiegelNBA):
He’s French… just like all of us don’t put our hands over our hearts for the French national anthem.
For someone who claims they hate the NBA and everything about it, you sure have a lot to say all the time about it.
USA TODAY Sports (@ usatodaysports):
Jalen Brunson scored 19 of his 30 points in the second half after changing his sneakers as the Knicks took Game 1 of the NBA Finals against the Spurs. usatoday.com/story…
Inside Hoops (@ InsideHoops):
Every player in the NBA Finals should say this and believe this. During the series at least
NBA (@ NBA):
"Though the Spurs’ first half wasn’t very efficient, they shot 6-for-10 on corner 3-pointers, and several of them were wide-open looks on the weak side of the floor. The six makes were just one shy of the Spurs’ high for corner 3s in these playoffs and, at halftime, the Spurs had
Dan Devine (@ YourManDevine):
Josh Hart just said that he was surprised at the start of Game 1, after days of preparing for being guarded by Wemby from the jump, when he brought the ball up and saw that Julian Champagnie was guarding him.
“I was about to call timeout, and tell them to switch.”
ClutchPoints (@ ClutchPoints):
“I think [Wemby] said it best. I don’t think we have anything to be too worried about…. We feel like we’re the better team. We didn’t play well and still had a chance to win.”
Stephon Castle on the Spurs’ Game 1 loss to the Knicks
(via @ sny_knicks)
Gil’s Arena (@ GilsArenaShow):
We are BACK in The Arena after an INSANE Game 1
Brunson/Knicks stun Spurs in Game 1
Wemby to blame?
Steph ends sneaker free agency
WATCH LIVE youtube.com/live…
TWITCH twitch.tv/team…
NBA (@ NBA):
“He makes one, he talks. I make one, I talk.”
Julian Champagnie on the friendly banter with fellow New York native Jose Alvarado during Game 1 of the NBA Finals 
SpursRΞPORTΞR (@ SpursReporter):
You are better than this.
NBA TV (@ NBATV):
“The kid is a natural. He’s not lacking any confidence.”
@ QRich reflects on watching Dylan Harper grow up, giving credit to both Harper and his parents for the confidence and mentality he brings to the game.
Watch the Spurs take on the Knicks in Game 2 on Friday at 8:30pm/et
SpursMuse (@ spurs_muse):
Tired: the Spurs blew home court advantage.
Wired: the Spurs can win four straight and finish it in San Antonio.
SportsCenter (@ SportsCenter):
Ron Harper Jr. shares when he and his brother, Spurs guard Dylan Harper, let go of their Knicks fandom 
Tommy Beer (@ TommyBeer):
Cmon Steph … don’t ruin any more narratives
Remember, Brunson is an unethical foul merchant
Gil’s Arena (@ GilsArenaShow):
Skip credits the Knicks Game 1 win to KAT dominating his matchup with Wemby
NBA TV (@ NBATV):
“Why not give the kids an experience they’ll remember for a lifetime?”
@ spurs Forward, Julian Champagnie shares why taking time to interact with young fans during pregame shootaround can make a lasting impact!
Gil’s Arena (@ GilsArenaShow):
Swaggy believes Jalen Brunson’s late shot over Devin Vassell will be shown forever if the Knicks win the Finals.
NBARetweet (@ RTNBA):
Victor Wembanyama after losing Game 1 of the NBA Finals:
“I’m not worried in the slightest.”
USA TODAY Sports (@ usatodaysports):
The New York Knicks lead 1-0 in the 2026 NBA Finals after a 105-95 win over the San Antonio Spurs on June 3 at Frost Bank Center. usatoday.com/story…
NBA TV (@ NBATV):
“We felt the love since day 1. They’ve been nothing but supportive.” 
@ jalenbrunson1 talks about the support they get from the Knicks fans even on the road. Brunson and the Knicks look to take a 2-0 series lead over the Spurs tomorrow at 8:30pm/et on ABC!
Ted Nguyen (@ FB_FilmAnalysis):
I always wondered how realistic is it actually execute a lifetime ban when you can just walk in with a mask
Ted Nguyen (@ FB_FilmAnalysis):
I always wondered how realistic is it to actually execute a lifetime ban when you can just walk in with a mask
NBA TV (@ NBATV):
Step into the NBA Finals conversation with @ ChrisBHaynes
Watch The Association at 8pm/et on NBA TV and the NBA App for exclusive interviews with De’Aaron Fox and Josh Hart, plus recap and analysis from @ MJAcostaTV, David Fizdale, and @ chrisbosh.
NBA TV (@ NBATV):
“We felt the love since day 1. They’ve been nothing but supportive.”
@ jalenbrunson1 talks about the support they get from the Knicks fans even on the road. Brunson and the Knicks look to take a 2-0 series lead over the Spurs tomorrow at 8:30pm/et on ABC!
NBA TV (@ NBATV):
“We felt the love since day 1. They’ve been nothing but supportive.”
@ jalenbrunson1 talks about the support they get from the Knicks fans even on the road.
Brunson and the Knicks look to take a 2-0 series lead over the Spurs tomorrow at 8:30pm/et on ABC!
Gil’s Arena (@ GilsArenaShow):
De’Aaron Fox was a shell of himself in Game 1 last night
NBA (@ NBA):
“The atmosphere was second to none.”
Dylan Harper (16 PTS in Game 1) on his first NBA Finals experience.
Knicks (1-0) Spurs Game 2: Friday at 8:30pm/et on ABC
NBA (@ NBA):
“Just keep doing what you’re doing, big fan of your game.” 
A lot of love between Derik Queen & Dylan Harper, but Dylan also had to let everyone know he thinks he’s the better player correspondent 
NBA TV (@ NBATV):
“We felt the love since day 1. They’ve been nothing but supportive.”
@ jalenbrunson1 talks about the support they get from the Knicks fans even on the road.
Brunson and the Knicks look to take a 2-0 series lead over the Spurs tomorrow at 8:30pm/et on ABC!
Gil’s Arena (@ GilsArenaShow):
The Arena reacts to a fan running on the court and grabbing a selfie with Wemby
NBA TV (@ NBATV):
“We felt the love since day one. They’ve been nothing but supportive.”
@ jalenbrunson1 talks about the support they get from the Knicks fans even on the road.
Brunson and the Knicks look to take a 2-0 series lead over the Spurs tomorrow at 8:30pm/et on ABC!