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The droughts are over. 12 years for the Spurs; 27 for the Knicks. In a rematch of the 1999 NBA Finals, these two will face off once again with a championship on the line.
New York has raced through the postseason. After losing two games to the Hawks in the first round, the Knicks swept the 76ers and Cavaliers. As they enter Game 1 of the NBA Finals, the Knicks have not lost a game of basketball since April 23.
The Spurs have had an up and down slog through the postseason. The first round of the playoffs was simple for the Spurs, winning in five games. Next time out, it took six games to beat the Timberwolves. And, in the Conference Finals, the Spurs trailed three games to two. But they came back, forcing Game 7 at home and winning it on the road.
The major key to the series lies in the Knicks’ offensive production. Over their last 10 games, the Knicks have averaged 123.8 points per game. That leads all NBA teams in the playoffs, and the Spurs will need to have their defense at a premium to stop the Knicks. This is especially true in terms of blocks, where the Spurs averaged 5.5 per game in the regular season, and Victor Wembanyama led the league with 3.1 per game.
Here’s what you need to know about Wednesday’s matchup between Spurs and Knicks, including broadcast information and start time.
What time is the NBA Finals tonight?
- Date: Wednesday, June 3
- Time: 8:30 p.m. ET | 7:30 p.m. CT
Game 1 of the NBA Playoffs series between Spurs and Knicks is set to tip off at 8:30 p.m. ET from the Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, Texas.
What channel is Spurs vs. Knicks on today?
Spurs vs. Knicks Game 1 will be broadcast by ABC and will stream live on the ESPN app or via DIRECTV or fubo, which offer a free trial to new users.
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Spurs vs. Knicks series schedule
| Date | Game | Time (ET) | Watch |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 3 | Game 1 at Spurs | 8:30 p.m. | ABC, ESPN app, fubo, DIRECTV |
| June 5 | Game 2 at Spurs | 8:30 p.m. | ABC, ESPN app, fubo, DIRECTV |
| June 8 | Game 3 at Knicks | 8:30 p.m. | ABC, ESPN app, fubo, DIRECTV |
| June 10 | Game 4 at Knicks | 8:30 p.m. | ABC, ESPN app, fubo, DIRECTV |
| June 13 | Game 5* at Spurs | 8:30 p.m. | ABC, ESPN app, fubo, DIRECTV |
| June 16 | Game 6* at Knicks | 8:30 p.m. | ABC, ESPN app, fubo, DIRECTV |
| June 19 | Game 7* at Spurs | 8:30 p.m. | ABC, ESPN app, fubo, DIRECTV |
* If necessary
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NBA Playoffs schedule, key dates for 2026
Here are the key dates to know for the NBA Playoffs and offseason.
| Event | Dates |
|---|---|
| NBA Finals begin | June 3 |
| NBA Finals Game 7 (if necessary) | June 19 |
| NBA Draft | June 23-24 |
| NBA Summer League Las Vegas | July 9-19 |
