New York Knicks prepare for NBA Finals against San Antonio Spurs
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 1, 2026, 10:00 AM
Last updated Jun 1, 2026
The New York Knicks are set to face the San Antonio Spurs in Game 1 of the NBA Finals on Wednesday in San Antonio, marking the Knicks' first finals appearance in 27 years. With an impressive run through the playoffs, the Knicks have won their last 11 games by a record average margin of 19.4 points. They defeated the Atlanta Hawks, Philadelphia 76ers, and Cleveland Cavaliers to reach the finals. The Spurs, who recently won a Game 7 against the Oklahoma City Thunder, have an emerging star in Victor Wembanyama. The two teams previously split their regular-season matchups this year.
- •Knicks play in NBA Finals for first time since 1999.
- •Knicks enter finals on an 11-game winning streak.
- •Spurs won Game 7 against the Oklahoma City Thunder.
- •Victor Wembanyama leads the Spurs as a key player.
- •Teams split their two regular-season matchups.
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"The Knicks are playing in the NBA finals for the ninth time overall and first time in 27 years. Game 1 is Wednesday at San Antonio, the team the Knicks lost to in 1999.
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