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Knicks, Spurs start season 0-2 after playoff success last year

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

Last updated Oct 24, 2026

Knicks, Spurs start season 0-2 after playoff success last year

Summary

The New York Knicks and San Antonio Spurs both opened their 2026/27 NBA seasons with losses, marking an unfortunate trend for reigning conference champions. The Knicks, fresh off their championship win against the Spurs, lost their first two games, falling to the Philadelphia 76ers and the Boston Celtics, with the latter game ending 107-103. The Spurs have also struggled, losing to the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Houston Rockets with scores of 116-104 and 114-110, respectively. Both teams now seek their first win of the season in upcoming matchups, with the Spurs facing the Dallas Mavericks and the Knicks hosting the Orlando Magic this weekend.

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By the Numbers

•Knicks lost to the 76ers and Celtics in their opening games.
•Spurs fell to the Thunder and Rockets to start their season.
•Both teams aim for their first win this weekend.
•Knicks host the Magic; Spurs play the Mavericks.

Latest Updates

1:10 PMYahoo Sports — Knicks and Spurs now part of unfortunate NBA history after 0-2 starts

What they're saying

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The New York Knicks and the San Antonio Spurs cemented themselves as the top teams in the NBA last season but their 2026/27 campaigns have not got off to a great start. The Knicks won their first championship in 53 years by beating the Spurs in the Finals but they have now failed to win their opening two games this term.
— Yahoo Sports

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