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NBA Finals return to Madison Square Garden after 27 years

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 8, 2026, 9:20 PM

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, marking the first time since 1999. The New York Knicks last hosted the Finals as a No. 8 seed against the San Antonio Spurs, ultimately losing in five games. The 1999 series saw the Knicks miss key player Patrick Ewing due to an injury., the last Finals game there was a narrow loss of 78-77 for the Knicks, with Tim Duncan scoring 31 points to secure the title for San Antonio. The current context reflects changes in team dynamics and the long-awaited return of NBA Finals action to this iconic venue.

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  • •Last NBA Finals game at Madison Square Garden was June 25, 1999.
  • •The Knicks lost the 1999 Finals to the Spurs in five games.
  • •Patrick Ewing missed the 1999 Finals due to an Achilles injury.
  • •Tim Duncan led the Spurs with 31 points in the final game.
  • •This year's Finals is the first in 27 years at Madison Square Garden.
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  • 9:20 PMYahoo Sports — Last NBA Finals game at Madison Square Garden: Revisiting 1999 Spurs championship win 27 years later
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The Knicks went 27 years in between NBA Finals home games.

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