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Fan Intrudes for Wembanyama Selfie, Knicks Take Series Lead

6/5/2026

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Summary

Story summary

A fan rushed onto the Frost Bank Center court, holding a phone to selfie with Spurs rookie Victor Wembanyama.
Security escorted the intruder off the floor, halting play for about a minute.
The disruption happened with 6:28 left as the Knicks led 92-86.
The Knicks later won 105-95, gaining a 1-0 series lead.
Wembanyama said the incident surprised him, likening it to a bat crossing the court.

History

Historical Context

The NBA’s security concerns date back to the November 19 2004 Pacers-Pistons brawl, where nine players received 146 combined games of suspension, prompting stricter arena rules. A similar pattern resurfaced when a fan entered the Knicks-Spurs playoff floor, echoing the 2006 Knicks-Nuggets on-court fight that also led to multiple ejections. These incidents show a persistent challenge for the league.

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Story summary

A fan rushed onto the Frost Bank Center court, holding a phone to selfie with Spurs rookie Victor Wembanyama.
Security escorted the intruder off the floor, halting play for about a minute.
The disruption happened with 6:28 left as the Knicks led 92-86.
The Knicks later won 105-95, gaining a 1-0 series lead.
Wembanyama said the incident surprised him, likening it to a bat crossing the court.

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