A Historic Rematch at the Finals
The 2026 NBA Finals are officially underway, featuring a nostalgic clash between the San Antonio Spurs and the New York Knicks. San Antonio earned their spot after a grueling seven-game victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder in the Western Conference Finals, while New York secured their first Finals appearance since 1999 following a dominant sweep of the Cleveland Cavaliers.
This series mirrors the historic 1999 Finals, where the Spurs captured their first-ever championship title by defeating the Knicks in five games. However, the current iteration of the New York squad has proven to be a formidable force.
The Current State of the Series
Entering this year's championship, the Knicks had established an impressive 13-game postseason winning streak. They successfully carried that momentum into the start of the Finals, claiming the first two victories on San Antonio's home court. The Spurs, however, managed to disrupt that rhythm with a critical win in Game 3, narrowing the series deficit.
2026 NBA Finals Schedule
The series now shifts to Madison Square Garden for Game 4. Here is the schedule for the remaining matchups:
- Game 4: San Antonio at New York (Wednesday, ABC)
- Game 5: New York at San Antonio (Saturday, ABC)
- Game 6: San Antonio at New York (Tuesday, ABC)
- Game 7: New York at San Antonio (Friday, ABC)
Note: Games 5 through 7 will only be played if the series requires them.