India, June 5 -- The 2026 NBA Finals got off to a dramatic start as the New York Knicks stunned the San Antonio Spurs with a late comeback in Game 1. San Antonio appeared to be cruising toward a historic opening win after building a double-digit lead, but New York flipped the script with an 11-0 run in the final two minutes to secure a 105-95 victory at Frost Bank Center. The result not only handed the Knicks a 1-0 series lead but also marked the first time in franchise history that the Spurs had lost Game 1 of an NBA Finals series.

While the Knicks' comeback dominated headlines, attention quickly shifted to Josh Hart for reasons unrelated to his on-court performance. During media day ahead of Game 2, Hart found himself fielding a questi...