Game 1 of the 2026 NBA Finals don start, and e don already get plenty drama. The New York Knicks and San Antonio Spurs dey face off for the first time for 27 years for the biggest stage. The first quarter finish with Spurs leading 27-19.
Spurs don start strong, with Victor Wembanyama setting tone. He get five points, one steal, and one block. Stephon Castle and Julian Champagnie also dey contribute as the supporting cast dey find rhythm. But the real story na the bench player, Dylan Harper, the son of five-time NBA champion Ron Harper. The 20-year-old score 10 points on perfect 3-for-3 shooting, including an and-one finish wey swing momentum for San Antonio.
For Knicks side, things no too sweet. Jalen Brunson go down with knee injury after accidental collision. Before that, e dey struggle, shooting just 1-for-7 from field for three points. The concern now na the severity of the injury and wetin e mean for the series.
Later for the game, Brunson return and blast official Scott Foster over a no-call. During an attempt for basket, Brunson get contact from two Spurs players and fall down, seemingly injuring ankle. E feel say there be clear foul, and e let Foster know at game break. When you watch replay, you fit see wetin Brunson dey talk.
Whether the contact be foul or not, e depend on who you dey support. But e clear say Brunson no dey happy. We go see how e handle the officiating throughout this championship series. Game 2 dey Friday night for San Antonio.
