NewsNBC 6 South FloridaMay 31, 2026United States
San Antonio Spurs Advance to 2026 NBA Finals Against New York Knicks
The San Antonio Spurs defeated the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 7 of the Western Conference Finals to secure a spot in the 2026 NBA Finals. They will face the New York Knicks in a series starting this Wednesday in San Antonio.
Read the full story at NBC 6 South FloridaWhy It Matters
The outcome of this series will determine the 2026 NBA champion, with the Spurs holding for the duration of the Finals.
Key Facts
- The San Antonio Spurs defeated the Oklahoma City Thunder 111-103 in Game 7 of the Western Conference Finals.
- The 2026 NBA Finals will feature the San Antonio Spurs against the New York Knicks.
- The Spurs hold homecourt advantage for the Finals, hosting Games 1, 2, 5, and 7.
- Game 1 is scheduled for Wednesday at 8:30 p.m. ET at the Frost Bank Center.
- Game 2 is scheduled for Friday in San Antonio.
- Games 3 and 4 will take place at Madison Square Garden on June 8 and 10.
- Victor Wembanyama was named the Western Conference Finals MVP.
- This is the Spurs' first NBA Finals appearance since 2014.
- This is the Knicks' first NBA Finals appearance since 1999.
- The Knicks enter the Finals on an 11-game winning streak.
Who's Mentioned
locationFrost Bank Center“Venue for Game 1 and Game 2 of the NBA Finals”organizationOklahoma City Thunder“Defending champion eliminated in Game 7”personVictor Wembanyama“Spurs player named MVP of the Western Conference Finals”organizationNew York Knicks“Eastern Conference champion facing the Spurs in the Finals”organizationSan Antonio Spurs“Western Conference champion advancing to the NBA Finals”locationMadison Square Garden“Venue for Game 3 and Game 4 of the NBA Finals”