Knicks win NBA finals opener interrupted by selfie-hunting fan

The court invader was swiftly dragged away by security. (Getty Images: Gregory Shamus)

The New York Knicks beat San Antonio Spurs 105-95 in game one of the NBA finals series.

In the fourth quarter a fan ran on from the stands to take a selfie alongside Spurs superstar Victor Wembanyama.

Game two of the best-of-seven series is Friday night at San Antonio.

The New York Knicks have taken a 1-0 lead in the NBA finals after beating San Antonio 105-95 in the series opener.

Jalen Brunson scored 13 of his 30 points in the fourth quarter as the Knicks overcame a 14-point third-quarter deficit to claim the victory.

Karl-Anthony Towns contributed 18 points and 12 rebounds as the Knicks won their 12th consecutive play-off game, tied for the second-longest post season streak in league history.

The game was briefly interrupted by a fan sprinting onto the court at a crucial point in the fourth quarter.

After Brunson hit a lay-up to put New York six points up with six minutes and 34 seconds left in the fourth quarter, someone ran from the stands to take a selfie alongside Spurs superstar Victor Wembanyama.

Security quickly converged and dragged him away as he tried to reveal a message scrawled on his T-shirt.

The Knicks had just broken up a Spurs pass and, with possession up in the air, there was a jump ball.

The Spurs then went on a 9-2 run to retake the lead with two minutes left, before Brunson hit a clutch three-pointer to kick off a 11-0 run by the Knicks to close out its first NBA Finals game since 1999.

The New York Knicks overcame the San Antonio Spurs in game one. (Getty Images: Gregory Shamus)

OG Anunoby produced 12 of his 17 points in the fourth quarter for the Knicks, who committed no turnovers in the final period. San Antonio gave the ball away five times over the final 12 minutes while shooting 28.6 per cent (six of 21) and being outscored 29-19.

Spurs star Victor Wembanyama registered 26 points, 12 rebounds and three blocked shots, but made just 6 of 21 field-goal attempts. Stephon Castle had 17 points and eight rebounds, Julian Champagnie added 16 points and 10 rebounds, and Dylan Harper had 16 points off the bench.

Game 2 of the best-of-seven series is Friday night at San Antonio.

Landry Shamet scored 13 points off the bench while Josh Hart had 15 rebounds, six assists, four steals and three points for the Knicks.

New York shot 41.5 per cent from the field, including 11 of 36 (30.6 per cent) from three-point range.

The Spurs connected on 36 per cent of their field-goal attempts and were 11 of 43 (25.6 per cent) from behind the arc.

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