Knicks return to NBA Finals for first time since 1999 against Spurs
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: May 31, 2026, 10:35 PM
Last updated May 31, 2026
The New York Knicks face the San Antonio Spurs in the NBA Finals, marking the Knicks' first appearance since 1999. The series kicks off on June 1, 2026, in San Antonio. The Knicks, fresh off an Eastern Conference Championship win, are led by Jalen Brunson. The Spurs feature rookie Victor Wembanyama, a standout in his first postseason. This rematch revives memories from 27 years ago when the teams last met in the Finals.
- •Game 1 is scheduled for June 1, 2026, in San Antonio.
- •Knicks won the Eastern Conference Championship on May 25, 2026.
- •Jalen Brunson leads the Knicks against the Spurs' Victor Wembanyama.
- •The 1999 Finals featured a matchup between the same teams.
- •Knicks last won the championship in 1973.
- 10:35 PMYahoo Sports — This 1999 Knicks-Spurs NBA Finals Intro Will Have You Ready for the Rematch
"Excited for the NBA Finals? This old school intro from the last time the Knicks and Spurs played for the title will add to it.
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