India, June 6 -- The NBA Finals were already generating massive buzz, but the excitement around New York has reached another level. For the first time since 1999, the Finals are heading back to Madison Square Garden,

The New York Knicks are favored to win the NBA Finals after taking Game 1 on the road against the San Antonio Spurs. New York now sits at -135 in the NBA championship odds, a dramatic shift from the series opener when San Antonio closed as a sizable favorite ahead of Game 2 on Friday, June 5.

The 2026 NBA Finals will be able available to watch in many formats on ABC, the ESPN app and NBA App, and at global fan events.

NBA bracket 2026 for New York Knicks vs San Antonio Spurs NBA Finals 2026 series. See how NBA playoffs have played out in NBA postseason so far.

The San Antonio Spurs missed a chance to even the NBA Finals after a late turnover helped the New York Knicks escape with a 105-104 win and a 2-0 series lead.

San Antonio seeks a series tie, while New York eyes a 2-0 start as the NBA Finals continue in San Antonio. NBA.com Staff The Association crew look over data which points out to Jalen Brunson being one of the best clutch performers in postseason history.

Julian Champagnie has emerged as a crucial role player for the San Antonio Spurs during their NBA Finals series against the New York Knicks.

The fan who made a "vulgar" taunt at New York Knicks star Jalen Brunson will reportedly not be allowed to sit in courtside seats if he attends another game during the 2026 NBA Finals, according to multiple reports.