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The San Antonio Spurs host the New York Knicks in Game 1 of the 2026 NBA Finals on Wednesday, June 3, at 8:30 p.m. ET from Frost Bank Center in San Antonio. The matchup features Karl-Anthony Towns and the Knicks, returning to the Finals for the first time in 27 years, against a young Spurs squad led by Victor Wembanyama.
Knicks Return to Finals After 27 Years
The New York Knicks have reached the NBA Finals for the first time since 1999, when they last faced the Spurs in the championship series. That Finals ended with San Antonio winning the title. The 2026 Knicks, led by Jalen Brunson and featuring Karl-Anthony Towns, advanced through the playoffs with a 53-29 regular-season record and a 22-19 postseason mark. Brunson averaged 26.0 points per game during the regular season, while Towns contributed 11.9 points per game with strong rebounding presence. Coach Mike Brown guided the Knicks to this historic return after a multi-year roster-building effort.
Young Spurs Seek First Title of New Era
The Spurs finished the regular season with a 62-20 record, the best in the Western Conference, and are 32-8 at home. Victor Wembanyama, the franchise’s centerpiece, averaged 25.0 points and 11.5 rebounds per game during the regular season. The Spurs’ championship legacy under Gregg Popovich and Tim Duncan gives them experience in Finals moments, though much of this roster is young and facing the Finals stage for the first time. San Antonio defeated the Oklahoma City Thunder in the Conference Finals to reach this matchup.
Spurs edge Karl-Anthony Towns, Knicks 111-103 in San Antonio
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Sources
- ESPN — Game schedule, team records, season statistics, and playoff results
- NBA.com — Finals matchup information and team rosters
