San Antonio Spurs rookie guard Dylan Harper scored 15 points in Game 4 of the NBA Finals against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden on Wednesday, June 10, 2026.
The number two overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft shot 6-of-7 from the field and a perfect 3-of-3 from three-point range.
He also added three assists and two rebounds.
Harper's performance came after a difficult Game 3 on Monday, June 8, where he converted just 1-of-8 three-point attempts.
Despite that shooting struggle, he contributed 13 points, nine rebounds, and four assists in 32 minutes off the bench, helping the Spurs secure a 115-111 victory and narrow the series deficit to 2-1.
Following Game 3, Harper joked about his perimeter shooting. "I'm never gonna shoot that again…they all felt good coming out of my hands.
They just didn't go in today," he said.
The rookie has now recorded five consecutive games with double-digit points, a streak dating back to Game 6 of the Western Conference finals against Oklahoma City.
After that Western Conference finals victory, Harper shared an emotional moment with his mother, Maria Pizarro Harper, a former basketball player.
"You go through all your life experiences. Last year was a tough year.
It all lines up for this," she said.
Maria Harper, who played Division I basketball at the University of New Orleans from 1993 to 1996, coached Dylan from elementary school through high school.
She also raised him and his brother, Boston Celtics player Ron Harper Jr., alongside five-time NBA champion Ron Harper Sr.
"She means the world to me," Dylan Harper said prior to the 2025 draft.
He later reiterated that sentiment after being drafted by the Spurs, noting her presence through every stage of his development.
In a SiriusXM NBA Radio interview, Maria Harper praised the San Antonio organization's culture and the relationships her son built during his rookie year.
"They really do love each other," she said. "Those guys in the locker room really embraced him."
She also compared her two sons' career paths, describing Ron Harper Jr. as a "Crock-Pot" who needed time to develop, while Dylan is "a little bit of a microwave."
She credited the Celtics for nurturing Ron's growth after he was waived by the Detroit Pistons.
Rutgers University head coach Steve Pikiell, who coached Ron Harper Jr. in college, praised the forward's scoring ability and defensive versatility.
"He can play the point guard, 2, 3, 4, and he's strong enough to defend all of them," Pikiell said.
He expressed confidence that the Celtics would offer Ron a long-term extension.
As the NBA Finals continue, Victor Wembanyama and Stephon Castle lead the Spurs alongside Harper at Madison Square Garden.
