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Spurs Host Knicks in Game 1 of 2026 Finals

6/4/2026

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Spurs vs Knicks

The San Antonio Spurs and New York Knicks opened Game 1 of the 2026 NBA Finals in San Antonio on June 3, 2026, at 8:30 p.m. ET.
The Spurs, the West’s second seed (62-20) coached by Mitch Johnson, faced the Knicks, the East’s third seed (53-29) coached by Mike Brown, who replaced Tom Thibodeau.
Victor Wembanyama and Jalen Brunson discussed their support systems on Good Morning America before the game.

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NBA Finals Broadcast

Game 1 of the 2026 NBA Finals aired June 3 at 8:30 p.m. ET on ABC and streamed via the ESPN App.
ESPN Unlimited offered alternate feeds such as Layup Lines, SkyCam, and KnicksCast/SpursCast audio.
A carriage dispute between E.W. Scripps Company and DirecTV blacked out ABC for Detroit DirecTV customers, prompting use of Fubo or other streams.
The broadcast used 1080P HDR, over 50 cameras, AI-enhanced imagery and next-generation replay technology.

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Spurs vs Knicks

The San Antonio Spurs and New York Knicks opened Game 1 of the 2026 NBA Finals in San Antonio on June 3, 2026, at 8:30 p.m. ET.
The Spurs, the West’s second seed (62-20) coached by Mitch Johnson, faced the Knicks, the East’s third seed (53-29) coached by Mike Brown, who replaced Tom Thibodeau.
Victor Wembanyama and Jalen Brunson discussed their support systems on Good Morning America before the game.

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