Spurs host Knicks in Game 1 of NBA Finals on June 3
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 3, 2026, 9:31 AM
Last updated Jun 3, 2026
The San Antonio Spurs and New York Knicks are facing off in the 2026 NBA Finals, with Game 1 taking place today at the Frost Bank Center in San Antonio at 7:30 p.m. CT. This marks the Knicks' first Finals appearance since 1999, while the Spurs return for the first time since 2014. The game is a rematch of the 1999 NBA Finals, where the Spurs emerged victorious. The matchup is generating significant interest as fans from Lubbock, approximately 385 miles away, may be traveling to support their teams.
- •Game 1 tips off in San Antonio at 7:30 p.m. CT
- •Knicks aim for their first championship since 1973
- •Spurs pursue their sixth NBA title after last winning in 2014
- •Game 2 scheduled for June 5 at the same venue
- 9:31 AMYahoo Sports — How far is Lubbock from San Antonio for Spurs, Knicks in NBA Finals?
"The Spurs are back in the NBA Finals for the first time since 2014. How many fans from Lubbock are heading to San Antonio?
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