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The San Antonio Spurs<\/a> and Defensive Player of the Year Victor Wembanyama<\/a> arrive on the opposite end of the spectrum, having won the Western Conference Finals over the defending champion Oklahoma City Thunder<\/a> in a bruising seven-game series that ended May 30.<\/p>\n Opinions are split<\/a> on who will become the eighth different NBA champion in the past eight seasons, but it\u2019s expected to be another long series<\/a>.<\/p>\n NBA: San Antonio Spurs at New York Knicks<\/p>\n New York Knicks vs. San Antonio Spurs NBA Finals preview: Can Wembanyama slow Knicks roll?<\/a><\/p>\n There is more to this series than how Victor Wembanyama impacts both ends of the court. But that\u2019s also a huge factor.<\/p>\n Advertisement<\/p>\n Please see below for more on Game 1 of the NBA Finals:<\/p>\n How to watch Knicks vs. Spurs in 2026 NBA Finals, Game 1<\/p>\n Announcing team: Mike Breen (play by play), Richard Jefferson<\/a> (analyst), Tim Legler (analyst), Lisa Salters (courtside reporter)<\/p>\n Knicks-Spurs preview<\/p>\n The Knicks enter the Finals having won a record 11 consecutive games, which includes sweeps of the Cleveland Cavaliers and Philadelphia 76ers<\/a>.<\/p>\n Brunson is the team’s unquestioned leader, and Karl-Anthony Towns<\/a> is another star who can provide an inside-outside presence. OG Anunoby<\/a> (48.3% on 3-pointers in the playoffs) and Mikal Bridges<\/a> are also solid contributors.<\/p>\n The durability of reserve center Mitchell Robinson<\/a>, who recently underwent surgery on a fractured little finger on his right hand, will be a major factor. Robinson is hoping to play in Game 1 and will be needed to contain Wembanyama as well as deliver offensive rebounding.<\/p>\n Advertisement<\/p>\n In his NBA playoffs debut, Wembanyama has been predictably outstanding for the Spurs, who are seeking their first title since 2014.<\/p>\n He will be the key to a stifling defense that just frustrated Oklahoma City<\/a> (especially neutralizing Chet Holmgren<\/a>) with San Antonio relying on Stephon Castle<\/a>, De\u2019Aaron Fox<\/a>, Julian Champagnie<\/a>, Dylan Harper<\/a>, Devin Vassell<\/a> and Keldon Johnson<\/a>.<\/p>\n San Antonio’s offense might be a bigger question against a tough Knicks defense, which held the Spurs to 19 points in a fourth-quarter comeback to win the NBA Cup.<\/p>\n NBA: Playoffs-San Antonio Spurs at Oklahoma City Thunder<\/p>\n Wembanyama, Spurs show poise, maturity beyond their years, are headed to Finals because of it<\/a><\/p>\n Advertisement<\/p>\n San Antonio has gotten to the NBA Finals faster than anyone expected.<\/p>\n 2026 NBA Finals schedule<\/p>\n (All times are ET; all games on ABC)<\/p>\n Game 1: Tonight at San Antonio, 8:30 p.m.<\/p>\n Game 2: Friday, June 5 at San Antonio, 8:30 p.m.<\/p>\n Game 3: Monday, June 8 at New York, 8:30 p.m.<\/p>\n Game 4: Wednesday, June 10 at New York, 8:30 p.m.<\/p>\n Game 5: Saturday, June 13 at San Antonio, 8:30 p.m.*<\/p>\n Game 6: Tuesday, June 16 at New York, 8:30 p.m.*<\/p>\n Game 7: Friday, June 19 at San Antonio, 8:30 p.m.*<\/p>\n *\u2014If necessary<\/p>\n Knicks vs. Spurs odds<\/p>\n Game 1 odds according to DraftKings,<\/p>\n Moneyline: Spurs (-192), Knicks (+160)<\/p>\n Finals winner: Spurs -205, Knicks +170<\/p>\n![\"NBA:](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/f6e2194eb180e6d98c0ba16a2b45e2ff.jpeg\"\/)
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