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Saturday night could be a celebration 53 years in the making for the New York Knicks.
The 2026 NBA Finals have reached a breaking point, with the Knicks able to close out what’s become an action-packed, intense series against the San Antonio Spurs. Even if there’s little chance of New York topping its Game 4 effort — completing the largest comeback in Finals history behind OG Anunoby’s heroics — no matter the fashion, Mike Brown’s squad has a chance to win it all on the road in Game 5.
However, while it’s easy to look at the Knicks’ 3-1 advantage and Game 4 comeback and assume these Finals are all but over, the Spurs have been competitive, and borderline dominant, at some point in all four games. Heading into Game 5, in each matchup so far, San Antonio has held a double-digit advantage at some point, but Victor Wembanyama and company have struggled to hold onto those advantages. With their backs now against the wall, the young Spurs have no choice but to respond in front of their home fans.
Flushing what went from a historic shooting night to a historic collapse will be tough for the Spurs, especially against a Knicks team that continues to find new ways to win. But all four NBA Finals games have been dramatic already.
Game 5 should be no different. And if it goes the Knicks’ way, it’s a night that New York will remember forever.
The Sporting News is tracking live updates and highlights as the 2026 NBA Finals head back to San Antonio for Game 5. Follow along with the action below.
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Knicks vs. Spurs live updates, highlights from 2026 NBA Finals Game 5
All times ET.
9:29 p.m. — The Knicks are now 2-for-18 from two-point range and 5-of-12 from 3-point range.
9:24 p.m. — After their Game 4 comeback, no deficit seems insurmountable, but the Knicks struggled in the first quarter of Game 5.
Rough start for the Knicks in Game 5 😅
New York’s 13 first-quarter points are tied for the second-fewest in an NBA Finals opening quarter of the shot-clock era. pic.twitter.com/UtWwQ5cnyA
— ESPN Insights (@ESPNInsights) June 14, 2026
9:19 p.m. — Make it five Wembanyama blocks already. The Finals record is nine in one game, and after getting a finger on Jose Alvarado’s 3-point attempt, the Spurs big man is cruising toward challenging that record.
Wemby throwing a block party and David Robinson loving it 🚫 pic.twitter.com/4AkT96Qy7C
— ESPN (@espn) June 14, 2026End of first quarter: Spurs 23, Knicks 13
9:12 p.m. — The Knicks’ 3-point shots are falling, but that was about it in the first quarter. Wembanyama has three blocks already with the Spurs up by 10.
WEMBY WITH HIS THIRD BLOCK OF THE GAME!
📺 NYK (3-1) SAS Game 5 on ABC pic.twitter.com/rIxkTPo1nA
— NBA (@NBA) June 14, 2026
9:03 p.m. — The Spurs are having yet another terrific start to a Finals game. That hasn’t been an issue lately, but they’ve surrendered multiple Knicks comebacks. Now, San Antonio had a 10-point advantage in the first quarter after a Keldon Johnson 3-pointer, which means they’ve held a double-digit advantage at one point of all five games.
9:00 p.m. — Another playoff game, another strong performance from Dylan Harper. The rookie has a quick seven points off the bench.
Dylan Harper gets the reverse lay to go 👏
Watch 1Q action of NYK/SAS Game 5 on ABC! pic.twitter.com/Lrpft9nhem
— NBA (@NBA) June 14, 2026
8:59 p.m. — Former Spur, and now a Knick, Jeremy Sochan made an attempt to chirp at Wembanyama ahead of a timeout:
Wemby and Jeremy Sochan 👀pic.twitter.com/zNX3n0ZzLg
— The Sporting News (@sportingnews) June 14, 2026
8:52 p.m. — The Knicks fans can be heard in San Antonio.
The sound of the Knicks fans in San Antonio after Jalen Brunson’s three 😲 pic.twitter.com/Sb2wG4Aqgy
— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) June 14, 2026
8:47 p.m. — Wembanyama opens the scoring over two minutes in, swatting a shot attempt from Karl-Anthony Towns, then getting a dunk on the other end.
Victor Wembanyama with the BLOCK and the THROWDOWN 😤 pic.twitter.com/KRV498avcf
— ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) June 14, 2026
8:45 p.m. — Neither offense gets off to a good start, with some clear tension in a pressure-packed matchup.
8:40 p.m. — It’s time for Game 5. Will the Spurs keep their season alive, or will the Knicks be crowned as champions?
8:22 p.m. — Knicks fans have proven, at this point, that they travel very well.
Knicks fans are booing Victor Wembanyama in San Antonio. 🤯 pic.twitter.com/rscwMdFNtj
— Hoop Central (@TheHoopCentral) June 14, 2026
8:17 p.m. — Expect to see a ton of blue and orange in the San Antonio crowd tonight.
the fam travels 🧡💙 pic.twitter.com/6atjSnS36I
— NEW YORK KNICKS (@nyknicks) June 13, 2026
8:04 p.m. — The Knicks’ die-hard celebrity fans have made the trip for Game 5.
Ben Stiller, Timothée Chalamet and Fat Joe are all in San Antonio for Game 5 of the NBA Finals ⭐ pic.twitter.com/qp7ca48Gi2
— SNY Knicks (@sny_knicks) June 13, 2026
8:03 p.m. — It’s almost time for Game 5.
THE CAPTAIN. 🫡
Jalen Brunson warms up with his dad ahead of Game 5! pic.twitter.com/84YAPq9RDA
— SNY Knicks (@sny_knicks) June 13, 2026
6:51 p.m. — The Knicks are in the building. Can they finish the job tonight?
Closeout KAT arrives in San Antonio for Game 5 👀#NBAFinals | 8:30 ET on ABC and the ESPN App! pic.twitter.com/rfq8dIAvug
— NBA on ESPN (@ESPNNBA) June 13, 2026
OG Anunoby arrives ready to follow up his game-winner 🔥#NBAFinals Game 5 | 8:30 ET on ABC and the ESPN App pic.twitter.com/wWoSkT2ORM
— NBA on ESPN (@ESPNNBA) June 13, 2026
6:50 p.m. — Luke Kornet will officially be available after previously being questionable due to an illness, Mitch Johnson said.
5:56 p.m. — These Finals have been closer than you’d think. While the Spurs have been in all four games, they’ve dropped three of them.
8 points… that’s the total margin separating New York (428) and San Antonio (420) through the first 4 games of the NBA Finals 😳
The action continues TONIGHT with Knicks (3-1) Spurs Game 5 at 8:30pm/et on ABC. 🏆 pic.twitter.com/61vsgLu0Ij
— NBA (@NBA) June 13, 2026
MORE KNICKS-SPURS NEWS:
Where to watch 2026 NBA Finals gamesSpurs vs. Knicks start time Date: Saturday, June 13Time: 8:30 p.m. ET
Game 5 of the NBA Finals is on Saturday, June 13 at 8:30 p.m. ET. The game will tip off from Frost Bank Center in San Antonio.
What channel is Spurs vs. Knicks on today?
ABC will be the primary channel for the entire series, with the occasional alternate broadcast like Pat McAfee’s in Game 3. For those who prefer to live stream the action, it can be found through the ESPN app, DIRECTV and fubo.
New York leads series 3-1
DateGameTime (ET)WatchJune 3Game 1: Knicks 105, Spurs 95——June 5Game 2: Knicks 105, Spurs 104——June 8Game 3: Spurs 115, Knicks 111——June 10Game 4: Knicks 107, Spurs 106——June 13Game 5 at Spurs8:30 p.m.ABC, ESPN app, fubo, DIRECTVJune 16Game 6* at Knicks8:30 p.m.ABC, ESPN app, fubo, DIRECTVJune 19Game 7* at Spurs8:30 p.m.ABC, ESPN app, fubo, DIRECTV
* If necessary