NBA Finals schedule 2026: Spurs vs. Knicks dates, times, TV channels, live streams, scores for playoff games

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For the New York Knicks, this return to the NBA Finals has been 27 years in the making. After a miracle run in 1999, New York has had its fair share of heartbreak. Until now.

Their opponents? The San Antonio Spurs, who boast the youngest starting five in NBA Finals history. After a dynastic run in the 2000s and early 2010s, the Spurs are eager to return to their winning ways, especially with a deep young core that can contend for years to come.

For the Knicks, the key to this series is to keep up their offensive firepower. Over the Knicks' 11-game win streak, they've averaged 122.9 points. This number would have led the NBA in the regular season. However, in the NBA Finals, the Knicks will have to grapple with the excellent frontcourt defense of Victor Wembanyama.

The Spurs' key point will be contending with a rare team who outrebounds them. With a team like the Spurs, who has a powerful frontcourt, very few teams can beat them on the boards. But the Knicks are one of them, provided Mitchell Robinson isn't seriously limited by a finger injury. The Spurs will need to find a way to make the most of every possession in a way that may feel less familiar than against other opponents.

Here's what you need to know to watch Spurs vs. Knicks, including broadcast information and start times.

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Spurs vs. Knicks schedule

DateGameTime (ET)Watch

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

* If necessary

Where to watch Spurs vs. Knicks: TV channel, live stream

TV channels: ABC
Live streams: DIRECTV | ESPN app | fubo

The Spurs vs. Knicks series will air on ABC, with streaming available through DIRECTV, the ESPN app and fubo.

Games on ABC, ESPN networks and NBC can be streamed live on DIRECTV, which offers a free trial to new users.

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NBA Playoffs schedule, key dates for 2025

Here are the key dates to know for the NBA Playoffs and offseason.

EventDates

Play-In Tournament	April 14-17
First round begins	April 18
Conference semifinals begin	May 4
NBA Draft Lottery	May 10
Western Conference finals begin	May 18
Eastern Conference finals begin	May 19
NBA Finals begin	June 3
NBA Finals Game 7 (if necessary)	June 19
NBA Draft	June 23-24