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Knicks, Spurs to meet in NBA Finals rematch starting June 3

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 2, 2026, 9:05 AM

Last updated Jun 2, 2026

Knicks, Spurs to meet in NBA Finals rematch starting June 3

Summary

The New York Knicks will face the San Antonio Spurs in the NBA Finals, beginning June 3 at the Frost Bank Center. This marks the first finals appearance for the Knicks since 1999, when they lost to the Spurs. Charlie Ward, who played point guard for that Knicks team, expressed his excitement about their return to the finals. The Spurs are led by Victor Wembanyama, while the Knicks feature Eastern Conference Finals MVP Jalen Brunson. Ward plans to attend the Game Four on June 10 after holding a basketball camp.

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By the Numbers

•Game One of the finals is June 3 at 8:30 p.m. ET.
•The Knicks last reached the finals in 1999, losing 4-1 to the Spurs.
•Charlie Ward was the Knicks' point guard in the 1999 finals.
•Victor Wembanyama averaged 27.3 points in the Western Conference Finals.
•Jalen Brunson was named Eastern Conference Finals MVP.

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9:05 AMYahoo Sports — Why Knicks-Spurs NBA Finals rematch is special to FAMU's Charlie Ward

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The last time the New York Knicks made the NBA Finals, the FAMU basketball coach and former Florida State football Heisman winner started at point guard.
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