NEW YORK. New Yorkers, get ready. A historic matchup awaits. The New York Knicks versus the San Antonio Spurs, it is the most anticipated NBA Finals series. Historically, the Knicks were known as the LA Lakers' arch-rivals in the Finals; however, in their last two encounters, the Knicks emerged victorious, defeating the Lakers in 1970 and 1973.
Before advancing to the 2026 NBA Finals, their last appearance in the championship round occurred in 1999, when they fell to the San Antonio Spurs. Will the Knicks reclaim the title after 53 years?
It is time, New Yorkers, to tune in to this epic showdown. Here is the schedule for the NBA Finals.
Game 1 – Wednesday, June 3, 2026
- Knicks at Spurs
- 8:30 PM EDT
Game 2 – Friday, June 5, 2026
- Knicks at Spurs
- 8:30 PM EDT
Game 3 – Monday, June 8, 2026
- Spurs at Knicks
- 8:30 PM EDT
Game 4 – Wednesday, June 10, 2026
- Spurs at Knicks
- 8:30 PM EDT
Game 5 (if necessary) – Saturday, June 13, 2026
- Knicks at Spurs
- 8:30 PM EDT
Game 6 (if necessary) – Tuesday, June 16, 2026
- Spurs at Knicks
- 8:30 PM EDT
Game 7 (if necessary) – Friday, June 19, 2026
- Knicks at Spurs
- 8:30 PM EDT
The series follows the standard 2–2–1–1–1 format, with the first two games and a potential Game 7 in San Antonio. The Spurs earned home-court advantage, so Games 1, 2, 5, and 7 are in San Antonio, while Games 3, 4, and 6 are in New York. Go Knicks!