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Knicks vs. Spurs Score, Live Updates, Highlights From Game 1 of NBA Finals

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A highly anticipated championship series will tip off when the Spurs host the Knicks in Game 1 of the 2026 NBA Finals on Wednesday night.

Led by Jalen Brunson, the Knicks are looking to capture their first championship since 1973. New York steamrolled its way through the Eastern Conference playoff bracket, and it will bring an 11-game winning streak into the NBA Finals.

In order to snap the franchise's title drought, the Knicks will have to figure out a winning formula against Spurs star Victor Wembanyama, who has emerged as the league's most impactful two-way player at just 22 years old. San Antonio defeated Oklahoma City in seven games to earn a berth in the NBA Finals for the first time since 2014.

The stage is set for a championship showdown. Which team will gain the upper hand in the series opener?

Follow along right here for the latest updates and highlights from Game 1 of the 2026 NBA Finals.

Knicks vs. Spurs score

Knicks vs. Spurs live updates, highlights from Game 1 of NBA Finals

8:15 p.m.: The duo of Jalen Brunson and Karl-Anthony Towns have reached the semi finals in year two since Towns was acquired from Minnesota. Now, they have the Knicks four wins away from the NBA title.

8:10 p.m.: It's almost time.

8:06 p.m.: Mitchell Robinson will officially play in Game 1 after suffering a pinky injury since the last game.

8:00 p.m.: Outside of Wembanyama, the Spurs need big performances from both Stephon Castle and De'Aaron Fox against a Knicks team that is one of the best in the NFL defensively.

7:54 p.m.: Knicks fans, it's real. Here are the NBA Finals jerseys.

San Antonio is wearing its classic blacks.

7:47 p.m.: With it being the finals, of course some legends are going to be in the house. Knicks legend Patrick Ewing has made the trip down to Texas, along with Gary Payton.

7:40 p.m.: Then, of course, there's Victor Wembanyama.

The No. 1 pick in the 2023 NBA Draft has led San Antonio back to the finals in only his third year.

7:35 p.m.: Jalen Brunson is ready for his first NBA Finals.

The Knicks are looking to snap a 53-year championship drought.

7:30 p.m.: The stage is set for Game 1.

How to watch Knicks vs. Spurs Game 1: TV channel, live stream

TV channel: ABC

Game 1 between the Knicks and Spurs will air live on ABC. The game will also be available to stream on DIRECTV, the ESPN app and fubo.

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Knicks vs. Spurs Game 1 start time

Date: Wednesday, June 3
Time: 8:30 p.m. ET

Game 1 between the Knicks and Spurs is scheduled to start at 8:30 p.m. ET on Wednesday, June 3. The game will be played at the Frost Bank Center in San Antonio.

Knicks vs. Spurs schedule

Date

Game

Time (ET)

TV/Live stream

June 3	Game 1: Knicks vs. Spurs	8:30 p.m.	ABC, DIRECTV, ESPN app, fubo
June 5	Game 2: Knicks vs. Spurs	8:30 p.m.	ABC, DIRECTV, ESPN app, fubo
June 8	Game 3: Spurs vs. Knicks	8:30 p.m.	ABC, DIRECTV, ESPN app, fubo
June 10	Game 4: Spurs vs. Knicks	8:30 p.m.	ABC, DIRECTV, ESPN app, fubo
June 13	Game 5*: Knicks vs. Spurs	8:30 p.m.	ABC, DIRECTV, ESPN app, fubo
June 16	Game 6*: Spurs vs. Knicks	8:30 p.m.	ABC, DIRECTV, ESPN app, fubo
June 19	Game 7*: Knicks vs. Spurs	8:30 p.m.	ABC, DIRECTV, ESPN app, fubo