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Peyton Manning blames Eli for Knicks’ NBA Finals loss

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 27, 2026, 8:12 PM

Last updated Oct 27, 2026

Peyton Manning blames Eli for Knicks’ NBA Finals loss

Summary

During the ManningCast on October 26, 2026, Peyton Manning suggested that his brother Eli's attendance at the Knicks' only NBA Finals loss contributed to the team's defeat. The Knicks were unable to capitalize on a chance to take a 3-0 lead over the San Antonio Spurs, losing that game and making the series 2-1. Eli defended his attendance amid a humorous exchange about being labeled a 'bandwagon' fan. Despite the loss, the Knicks later secured their first championship in 53 years. However, they have struggled at the start of the 2026-27 season, currently sitting at 0-3 before facing the Detroit Pistons.

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•Peyton blames Eli for Knicks' only Finals loss.
•Manning attended the game with his son.
•Knicks lost 2-1 to Spurs in the Finals series.
•Knicks won their first championship in 53 years.
•Current record for Knicks is 0-3 this season.

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8:12 PMYahoo Sports — Peyton Manning blames Eli Manning for Knicks’ only NBA Finals loss

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Some blame President Donald Trump for the New York Knicks’ loss in the NBA Finals, but Peyton Manning thinks his younger brother Eli is at fault for Game 3. During the Oct. 26, 2026, edition of the ManningCast, which featured an appearance from Knicks captain Jalen Brunson, Peyton Manning pointed out that his little brother attended the only game […] The post Peyton Manning blames Eli Manning for Knicks’ only NBA Finals loss appeared first on ClutchPoints.
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