Knicks vs. Spurs 2026 NBA Finals Mark Rematch of 1999 Series
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The 2026 NBA Finals feature a rematch nearly three decades in the making, with the New York Knicks facing the San Antonio Spurs. Both the Knicks and Spurs last met in the championship round in 1999, when San Antonio defeated New York in five games. This year’s series marks the Knicks’ first trip to the Finals since that 1999 loss. The series has drawn significant attention, with celebrities attending games at Madison Square Garden, and the Spurs kept their hopes alive with a Game 3 victory to cut New York’s series lead to 2‑1.
What’s verified
The 2026 NBA Finals is between the New York Knicks and the San Antonio Spurs.
The Knicks last reached the Finals in 1999, when they lost to the Spurs in five games.
The Spurs won the 1999 NBA title by defeating the Knicks, sparking a championship era.
Not yet confirmed
The specific scores of Games 1 and 2, and the fact that all three games so far were won by the visiting team, are reported only by one source.
Player statistics for Victor Wembanyama and Jalen Brunson, and the Knicks’ title drought since 1973, come from a single report.
The full list of celebrities attending the games is provided by only one source.
Key figures
Victor Wembanyama – Spurs player
Jalen Brunson – Knicks player
Sources: The Hollywood Reporter, Sky Sports
