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Fan Runs Onto Court, Briefly Stopping Game 1 of NBA Finals

On Wednesday, a fan interrupted Game 1 of the 2026 NBA Finals at the Frost Bank Center to approach San Antonio Spurs star Victor Wembanyama during the fourth quarter.
The 2026 Finals represent a rematch of the 1999 Finals, with the New York Knicks winning Game 1 105-95 after securing 12 consecutive playoff victories.
Running to the three-point line, the individual appeared to attempt a selfie with Wembanyama before two security guards escorted him off the court without any physical contact occurring.
Wembanyama said he "didn't know how to act" when approached, expressing surprise at the encounter; play resumed after a brief one-minute delay.
Individuals who run onto NBA courts typically face immediate ejection and potential lifetime bans, with franchises liable to pursue criminal charges, though this fan's identity remains unclear.

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