A fan entered the court at Frost Bank Center during the fourth quarter of Wednesday night’s NBA Finals opener and attempted to take a selfie with Victor Wembanyama, causing a stoppage in play.
The incident occurred before the Knicks closed out a 105-95 win in Game 1. Play was halted as the situation was addressed, adding an unexpected interruption to the final period of the championship series opener.
Knicks Take Game 1
New York went on to secure the 105-95 result, taking the opening game of the NBA Finals. The court intrusion briefly disrupted the action but did not prevent the Knicks from finishing off the victory.
Wembanyama, one of the league’s most recognizable young stars, was the apparent target of the attempted selfie. No additional details were provided regarding the fan or any potential consequences following the incident.