Wembanyama leads Spurs to the finals
The San Antonio Spurs will host the New York Knicks in Game 1 of the 2026 NBA Finals tonight at the AT&T Center. Victor Wembanyama leads the Spurs in his first Finals appearance at age 22. The French center has dominated the playoffs with record-breaking performances, including the most blocks in a single playoff game and a 40-point, 20-rebound outing. Alongside rookie Dylan Harper and guard Stephon Castle, Wembanyama has carried the Spurs past the Thunder in the Western Conference finals.
Knicks return to the big stage after 27 years
The New York Knicks are back in the NBA Finals for the first time since 1999. The team bulldozed through the Eastern Conference playoffs behind the play of Josh Hart, Jalen Brunson, and Mikal Bridges. Celebrities including Ben Stiller, Spike Lee, and Timothée Chalamet have been courtside throughout the playoff run. The Knicks are seeking their first championship since 1973 and their third title in franchise history. New York's defense has been a strength in the postseason, holding opponents to under 100 points per game in the conference finals.
Finals schedule and what to watch
All games will be broadcast on ABC at 8:30 p.m. ET, with streaming available on Fubo. The Spurs hold home-court advantage with a better regular-season record. Key matchups include Wembanyama against the Knicks' frontline and Brunson against the Spurs' perimeter defenders. Both teams have been resting since completing their conference finals runs last week. If the series goes the distance, Game 7 would be on June 19 at the home of the higher seed.