Knicks’ NBA Finals opponent waiting game continues as Spurs force Game 7
The New York Knicks are awaiting their NBA Finals opponent as the San Antonio Spurs forced a Game 7 against the Oklahoma City Thunder. The Knicks will have a significant rest advantage, having eight days off before the Finals. Players and coaches express confidence in their ability to prepare for either potential opponent.
- ▪The Spurs won Game 6 against the Thunder with a score of 118-91, forcing a decisive Game 7.
- ▪Knicks players are preparing for both potential opponents, emphasizing the need to understand the differences between the teams.
- ▪The Knicks will have eight days of rest before the NBA Finals, while the Spurs or Thunder will only have three days.
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NBA New York Knicks Knicks’ NBA Finals opponent waiting game continues as Spurs force Game 7 By Jared Schwartz Published May 28, 2026, 11:29 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google The wait continues. The Knicks won’t know their NBA Finals opponent until Saturday night after the Spurs forced Game 7 in the Western Conference finals with a 118-91 blowout of the Thunder on Thursday in San Antonio. The Spurs led wire to wire. Victor Wembanyama, who scored 28 points, and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander look on during the Spurs’ 118-91 Game 6 win over the Thunder on May 28, 2026 in San Antonio. NBAE via Getty Images It means the Knicks will have to go through practice the next two days not knowing who to prepare for.
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