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Knicks prepare for NBA Finals after winning NBA Cup against Spurs

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Last updated May 31, 2026

Knicks prepare for NBA Finals after winning NBA Cup against Spurs

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The New York Knicks defeated the San Antonio Spurs to secure the NBA Cup. This victory comes ahead of their first NBA Finals appearance since 1999, following the Spurs' win over Oklahoma City in the Western Conference Finals. Knicks guard Deuce McBride acknowledged the Spurs as a formidable team as they gear up for the Finals. The Knicks practiced on Sunday, focusing on their upcoming matchup.

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•Knicks win the NBA Cup against Spurs.
•First Finals appearance for Knicks since 1999.
•Spurs advanced by defeating Oklahoma City in Game 7.
•Knicks practiced Sunday ahead of the Finals.
•Guard Deuce McBride praises the Spurs as a special team.

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7:43 PMYahoo Sports — Knicks beat the Spurs for the NBA Cup, but need to do it in the NBA Finals for the title they crave

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When the New York Knicks declined to hang a banner after beating the San Antonio Spurs to win the NBA Cup, they did so because they were waiting to celebrate something bigger. Nearly a week after clinching their first NBA Finals berth since 1999, the Knicks were at last able to practice Sunday while knowing who they were practicing for, after Victor Wembanyama and the Spurs knocked off Oklahoma City on Saturday night in Game 7 of the Western Conference finals. “I mean, they’re a special team,” Knicks guard Deuce McBride said.
— Yahoo Sportsby BRIAN MAHONEY

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Yahoo SportsMay 31, 2026, 7:43 PM
Knicks beat the Spurs for the NBA Cup, but need to do it in the NBA Finals for the title they crave
When the New York Knicks declined to hang a banner after beating the San Antonio Spurs to win the NBA Cup, they did so because they were waiting to celebrate something bigger. Nearly a week after clinching their first NBA Finals berth since 1999, the Knicks were at last able to practice Sunday while knowing who they were practicing for, after Victor Wembanyama and the Spurs knocked off Oklahoma City on Saturday night in Game 7 of the Western Conference finals. “I mean, they’re a special team,” Knicks guard Deuce McBride said.

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