Spurs host Knicks in NBA Finals opener Wednesday night
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 2, 2026, 6:03 AM
Last updated Jun 2, 2026
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The San Antonio Spurs face the New York Knicks in the NBA Finals, starting Wednesday at 8:30 p.m. EDT. The Spurs and Knicks tied their regular season series 1-1, with the Knicks winning the last matchup 114-89. San Antonio has a strong home record of 32-8 this season. Both teams are bringing key performances to the Finals, with Victor Wembanyama averaging 25 points and 11.5 rebounds for the Spurs, while Jalen Brunson leads the Knicks with 27.4 points per game over the last 10 contests.
- •Game starts Wednesday at 8:30 p.m. EDT in San Antonio.
- •Spurs recorded a 32-8 home record this season.
- •Knicks won the last regular season meeting 114-89.
- •Wembanyama averages 25 points and 11.5 rebounds for the Spurs.
- •Brunson is averaging 27.4 points over the past 10 games for the Knicks.
- 6:03 AMYahoo Sports — Wembanyama and the Spurs host New York to start NBA Finals
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