Key facts
- The New York Knicks will play the San Antonio Spurs in the NBA Finals.
- Game 1 is scheduled for Wednesday at 8:30 p.m. ET.
- This is the Knicks' first finals appearance in 53 years.
- The Spurs last won the championship in 2014.
- The Knicks have a 2-1 record against the Spurs this season.
- The Knicks have a 3-0 record against the Spurs against the spread this season.
The 2026 NBA Finals will feature the New York Knicks against the San Antonio Spurs, with Game 1 scheduled for Wednesday at 8:30 p.m. ET. This highly anticipated series marks the Knicks' first finals appearance in 53 years and the Spurs' first since winning the title in 2014. The Knicks historically reached the finals after defeating the Oklahoma City Thunder, while the Spurs eliminated the defending champions. Betting odds favor the Spurs, but the author, a Knicks fan, provides analysis and bets based on the Knicks' 2-1 record and 3-0 against-the-spread record against the Spurs this season. Key factors include the Knicks' three-point shooting ability, which could exploit the Spurs' defensive strategy focused on rebounding, and the strong performances of Mikal Bridges and Karl-Anthony Towns. The article also notes an AI image posted by Greg Abbott trolling Kathy Hochul after a Knicks gaffe. On the eve of the NBA Finals, the Spurs' superstar center indicated his team was still in the process of refocusing for the next — and final — round against the Knicks. Mitchell Robinson practiced and is listed as questionable for Game 1.