ABC prepares for first NBA Finals broadcasts from New York with Knicks
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 2, 2026, 6:35 PM
Last updated Jun 2, 2026
ABC and ESPN will host the NBA Finals in New York, marking the first finals game at Madison Square Garden in 27 years. The Knicks, Eastern Conference Champions and last in the finals in 1999, will face the San Antonio Spurs. Play-by-play announcer Mike Breen will call his first Knicks Finals game as audiences tune in for what is expected to be ABC's largest finals presentation to date. The broadcast will feature on-site programming and extensive content across various ESPN platforms, further engaging fans throughout the series.
- •Knicks play in their first finals since 1999
- •Game three marks Madison Square Garden's first finals in 27 years
- •Mike Breen calls his first Knicks NBA Finals game
- •ESPN will feature extensive coverage and fan engagement activities
- •ABC's broadcasts aim for greater integration across platforms
- 6:35 PMYahoo Sports — ABC Embraces Its First NBA Finals Broadcasts From New York
"ABC and ESPN are maximizing their promotional opportunities with the Knicks playing in this year's NBA Finals.
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