The 2026 NBA Finals has been one of the most compelling in recent memory, with the New York Knicks standing one win away from ending a 53-year championship drought. They hold a 3-1 series lead over the San Antonio Spurs heading into Game 5 on Saturday, June 13 in San Antonio.
Series Results
Game 1 — Knicks 105, Spurs 95 New York opened the series with a composed, disciplined performance in Madison Square Garden, establishing their tone early and closing out the Spurs in the fourth quarter.
Game 2 — Knicks 105, Spurs 104 Perhaps the most dramatic game of the series so far. The Knicks edged the Spurs by a single point in a nail-biting finish that silenced San Antonio heading back home.
Game 3 — Spurs 115, Knicks 111 San Antonio avoided a sweep by winning on their home floor in Game 3, with a strong second-half performance reigniting their title hopes.
Game 4 — Knicks 107, Spurs 106 In arguably the most memorable game of the series, the Knicks staged what is being described as the largest halftime comeback in playoff history to snatch Game 4 on the road. The win pushed New York to the brink of the championship.
What's Next
Game 5 tips off June 13 at 8:30 p.m. ET in San Antonio. A Knicks win would give Madison Square Garden its first championship celebration since Walt Frazier and the 1973 title team. Should the Spurs win and force a Game 6, the series returns to New York on June 16.
Historical Context
The Knicks last won the NBA championship in 1973. Their road to the Finals this year reflects years of roster rebuilding and a return to relevance under their current coaching staff. The Spurs, meanwhile, are seeking to continue their legacy as one of the NBA's great franchises.
Source: 2026 NBA Finals — NBA.com