Jalen Brunson and Knicks face Spurs in NBA Finals rematch
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 1, 2026, 1:07 AM
Last updated Jun 1, 2026
The New York Knicks are set to meet the San Antonio Spurs in the NBA Finals, with Game 1 scheduled for June 3. Jalen Brunson is poised to make history as the first son of a player to compete in the Finals for the same franchise, joining his father, Rick Brunson, who played for the Knicks in 1999. The Spurs secured their spot by defeating the Oklahoma City Thunder 111-103 in the Western Conference Finals, led by Victor Wembanyama's strong performance. This matchup revisits the 1999 Finals, where the Spurs outlasted the Knicks.
- •Knicks face Spurs in NBA Finals starting June 3.
- •Jalen Brunson follows in father Rick Brunson's footsteps.
- •Spurs beat Thunder 111-103 to reach Finals.
- •Game 1 of the series set for 8:30 PM ET.
- •This marks a rematch of the 1999 NBA Finals.
- 1:07 AMYahoo Sports — Jalen Brunson Set to Make NBA History in Knicks-Spurs Finals
"The Knicks are headed to the NBA Finals, and Jalen Brunson is set to create history alongside his father Rick Brunson.
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