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Follow live coverage of Game 2 of the NBA Finals as the New York Knicks and San Antonio Spurs meet again after Jalen Brunson led the Knicks to victory in Game 1.
Game 1 of the 2026 NBA Finals was about as perfect an advertisement for professional basketball as the league could have hoped for. The underdog New York Knicks, scrapping their way to a 14-point second-half comeback as they attempt to end their 53-year championship drought.
The league announced that it banned the fan from NBA arenas for life along with an additional fan who played a part in the interruption. It's a harsh punishment that teams have been able to use for NBA Code of Conduct violations. But it does beg the question: How can teams actually enforce a lifetime ban?
Jalen Brunson reflected on his unique NBA upbringing and a surprising childhood encounter with Michael Jordan.
The NBA banned two people for life after one of them was arrested shortly after running onto the court during Game 1 of the NBA Finals and appearing to take a selfie next to Victor Wembanyama.
