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Spurs Favored Over Knicks in NBA Finals Opener

6/3/2026

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Summary

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The Knicks (53-29) host the Spurs (62-20) in Game 1 of the 2026 NBA Finals on June 3 at 8:30 p.m. ET at Frost Bank Center.
FanDuel lists the Spurs as 4.5-point favorites at –190 with a 218.5 over/under, noting the over has hit in seven of the last nine meetings.
Victor Wembanyama and Jalen Brunson headline the Spurs and Knicks respectively, with Mitchell Robinson listed as questionable due to a finger injury.

History

Historical Context

In 1999 the San Antonio Spurs won their first NBA championship, defeating the eighth-seed New York Knicks 4-1 and beginning the Tim Duncan era that later produced titles in 2003, 2005, 2007 and 2014. The two clubs meet again in the 2026 Finals, echoing the historic rivalry. The 1999 series drew a record 39,554 fans at the Alamodome.

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Story summary

The Knicks (53-29) host the Spurs (62-20) in Game 1 of the 2026 NBA Finals on June 3 at 8:30 p.m. ET at Frost Bank Center.
FanDuel lists the Spurs as 4.5-point favorites at –190 with a 218.5 over/under, noting the over has hit in seven of the last nine meetings.
Victor Wembanyama and Jalen Brunson headline the Spurs and Knicks respectively, with Mitchell Robinson listed as questionable due to a finger injury.

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