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NBA Finals return to Madison Square Garden after 27 years

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 8, 2026, 11:30 AM

Last updated Jun 8, 2026

NBA Finals return to Madison Square Garden after 27 years
Summary

The NBA Finals return to Madison Square Garden on June 8, 2026, as the New York Knicks host the San Antonio Spurs in Game 3. This marks the first Finals match at the venue since June 25, 1999, when the Knicks faced the Spurs in a heartbreaking loss. The Knicks’ absence from this prestigious stage has been marked by a series of struggles and attempts at rebuilding over nearly three decades. As younger fans experience the Finals at this iconic venue for the first time, older fans reflect on the journey since the Knicks’ last appearance.

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  • •Knicks face Spurs in Game 3 of the 2026 NBA Finals.
  • •Last Finals game at the Garden was on June 25, 1999.
  • •The Knicks made history as the first No. 8 seed to reach the Finals.
  • •The Knicks' struggles have included poor management decisions since 1999.
  • •Younger fans experience their first Finals at Madison Square Garden.
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  • 11:30 AMYahoo Sports — The NBA Finals haven't been to Madison Square Garden in 27 years. Here's why
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Last time it was there... The Knicks felt they would be back soon...

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