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Knicks face Spurs in NBA Finals, 27 years after last matchup

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 2, 2026, 10:24 PM

Last updated Jun 2, 2026

Knicks face Spurs in NBA Finals, 27 years after last matchup

Summary

The New York Knicks are back in the NBA Finals for the first time since 1999, facing the San Antonio Spurs. The matchup marks a historic return for both teams, who last met in the Finals 27 years ago. Since then, significant changes have transformed the sports and technological. Fans now pay homage to the past while eagerly anticipating this pivotal confrontation. The series is set to draw considerable attention as the teams vie for the championship.

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By the Numbers

•Knicks last reached the Finals in 1999 against the Spurs.
•Victorious in 1999, the Spurs are aiming for another title.
•The series reflects changes in sports and technology since 1999.
•This matchup occurs 27 years after their last Finals battle.
•Fans have a renewed sense of excitement surrounding the Knicks.

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What they're saying

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Jalen Brunson was 3 and Victor Wembanyama was not born. The iPhone and TikTok were dreams. Here is the world the last time the Knicks made the Finals.
— Yahoo Sports

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