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NBA Finals begin tonight in San Antonio with Spurs and Knicks

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 3, 2026, 5:47 PM

Last updated Jun 3, 2026

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Summary

The NBA Finals commence tonight in San Antonio, featuring the Spurs facing the New York Knicks. This matchup may signal the start of a new dynasty for the Spurs or mark a historic title run for the Knicks, who have not won the championship since 1973., no former Illinois players are participating in this series, though many have experienced finals runs earlier in their careers. The anticipation surrounds what could be a pivotal moment for both franchises.

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Status Watch

•NBA Finals start June 3 in San Antonio
•Spurs aim for a potential new dynasty
•Knicks seek first championship since 1973
•No former Illinois players involved in this finals
•Several Illinois alumni have a history in NBA Finals

Latest Updates

5:47 PMYahoo Sports — Good Morning, Illini Nation: Former Illinois standouts and the NBA Finals

What they're saying

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Jun. 3—The NBA Finals start tonight in San Antonio where we'll either see the beginning of another Spurs dynasty or witness the New York Knicks start their march to their first title since 1973. While the number of former Illinois standouts in the NBA continues to grow, none are playing this week. A dozen of them, though, did experience an NBA Finals run during their careers. Remember when ... ...
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