In a surprising turn of events during Game 1 of the NBA Finals, a fan managed to run onto the court at Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, Texas, aiming to take a selfie with Spurs’ star player Victor Wembanyama. The incident occurred midway through the fourth quarter while the New York Knicks were leading 92-86.

Unexpected Court Intrusion

The fan’s unexpected appearance on the court took place as the San Antonio Spurs were on offense. The individual approached Wembanyama, attempting to capture a selfie or video with the basketball star. Security personnel quickly intervened, escorting the fan off the court without any physical contact with the players. Wembanyama, visibly surprised, was seen smiling and appeared confused by the incident.

Reflecting on the situation, Wembanyama stated, “I’ve never been in that situation. I didn’t know how to act.” He humorously compared the surprise to a previous incident in 2024 when a bat interrupted a game in San Antonio.

Game Resumes and Knicks’ Victory

Following the brief interruption, the game resumed with a jump ball. Spurs coach Mitch Johnson downplayed the incident, noting, “I don’t think it was an event at all. I thought security got him out of there. I think everybody moved on to the next play.”

The New York Knicks ultimately secured a 105-95 victory over the Spurs, extending their playoff win streak to 12 games, a notable achievement in NBA history. The series will continue with Game 2 scheduled for Friday at 8:30 p.m. ET in San Antonio.

Original reporting: KTBS 3 (Shreveport) — read the source article.