2026 NBA Finals matchups: Who has edge between the Knicks and Spurs
The 2026 NBA Finals feature the New York Knicks and the San Antonio Spurs. This marks the Knicks' first appearance in the Finals since 1999, as they aim for their first championship since 1973. Both teams have evolved since their earlier matchups this season, making the Finals a highly competitive showdown.
- ▪The Knicks have a 2-1 record against the Spurs this season.
- ▪The Knicks last won the championship in 1973.
- ▪This is the Knicks' first Finals appearance in 27 years.
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New York Knicks 2026 NBA Finals matchups: Who has edge between the Knicks and Spurs By Jared Schwartz Published June 3, 2026, 8:00 a.m. ET Knicks center Karl-Anthony Towns knocks the ball away from San Antonio Spurs forward Victor Wembanyama during the third quarter at Madison Square Garden JASON SZENES FOR THE NEW YORK POST Finally. After eight days of waiting, the Finals are finally here. The Knicks finally return to the biggest stage for the first time since 1999, with a chance to, finally, win their first championship since 1973. Including their NBA Cup final win, the Knicks went 2-1 against the Spurs this year. And it very well could have been 3-0 if not for a fourth-quarter collapse on New Year’s Eve.
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