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The NBA is reportedly investigating two on-court fans who allegedly directed profane comments at New York Knicks superstar Jalen Brunson during Game 1 of the NBA Finals at Frost Bank Center on Wednesday night.
The two fans were allegedly criticizing Brunson for failing with vulgar comments, according to NBA reporter Chris Haynes. The taunts began to come with 20 seconds left in the game, when the Knicks had taken a substantial lead.
Brunson, 29, approached referee Scott Foster after the game concluded to inform him what was happening and asked him to do something about it, according to the report. Foster was within earshot of the fans and heard the disparaging comments.
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New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson moves after scoring a basket against the San Antonio Spurs during the second half of Game 1 of the NBA Finals in San Antonio on June 3, 2026. (Eric Gay/AP Photo)
ABC’s broadcast of the game showed Brunson speaking to fans. Foster stepped between Brunson and teammate José Alvarado and pulled Brunson away from the scorer’s table.
After taking a shot in the fourth quarter, Brunson was seen pointing toward the fans.
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New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson passes San Antonio Spurs forward Victor Wembanyama during the first half of Game 1 of the NBA Finals in San Antonio on June 3, 2026. (David J. Phillip/AP)
While the fans certainly irritated the Knicks captain, the Spurs’ defense in the fourth quarter did not. Brunson scored 13 of his 30 points in the fourth quarter on 5-of-9 shooting, shutting down the Spurs in the process in their 105-95 victory.
While Brunson didn’t shoot the ball particularly well throughout the game, going 12-for-31 from the field and 2-for-9 from 3-point range, he came forward when it mattered most to power the Knicks to a road victory in Game 1. He also had three rebounds and two assists in the victory.
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New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson spins the ball as San Antonio Spurs guard Dylan Harper defends during the first half of Game 1 of the NBA Finals in San Antonio on June 3, 2026. (Eric Gay/AP)
The Knicks will look to win another road game when they face the Spurs in the NBA Finals in Game 2 on Friday at 8:30 p.m. ET.
