The New York Knicks and San Antonio Spurs are set to face off in the NBA Finals starting Thursday, with both teams aiming to end long championship droughts.
Led by Victor Wembanyama, the Spurs have reached the title clash for the first time since 2014, when they last won the Larry O’Brien Trophy by defeating LeBron James’ Miami Heat.
For the Knicks, the wait has been even longer. They last appeared in the NBA Finals in 1999 — also against the Spurs — while their most recent championship dates back to 1973, marking a 53-year drought.
This year’s matchup ensures the NBA will crown a different champion for the eighth consecutive season.
Knicks vs Spurs: Starting lineups
Knicks: Jalen Brunson, Mikal Bridges, OG Anunoby, Josh Hart, Karl-Anthony Towns
Spurs: Stephon Castle, De’Aaron Fox, Devin Vassell, Julian Champagnie, Victor Wembanyama
Knicks vs Spurs finals: Format
The NBA Finals is a best-of-seven series, with Games 1 and 2 in San Antonio due to their higher seeding. The series then moves to New York for Games 3 and 4, returns to San Antonio for Game 5, shifts back to New York for Game 6, and if required, concludes with Game 7 in San Antonio.
Knicks vs Spurs NBA final India Schedule (IST)
Game 1: June 4 – 6:00 AM
Game 2: June 6 – 6:00 AM
Game 3: June 9 – 6:00 AM
Game 4: June 11 – 6:00 AM
Game 5 (if needed): June 14 – 6:00 AM
Game 6 (if needed): June 17 – 6:00 AM
Game 7 (if needed): June 20 – 6:00 AM
NBA Finals Schedule (Broadcast Platforms: China/Asia)
| Date | Game | IST Time | Matchup | Series Status | Venue | City | Broadcast |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, June 5 | Game 2 | 6:00 AM (Sat) | New York Knicks vs San Antonio Spurs | NYK leads 1-0 | Frost Bank Center | San Antonio | CCTV5, Tencent, GreatSports Channel, Migu, SiTV, SMG Mobile |
| Mon, June 8 | Game 3 | 6:00 AM (Tue) | San Antonio Spurs vs New York Knicks | NYK leads 1-0 | Madison Square Garden | New York | CCTV5, Tencent, GreatSports Channel, Migu, SiTV, SMG Mobile |
| Wed, June 10 | Game 4 | 6:00 AM (Thu) | San Antonio Spurs vs New York Knicks | NYK leads 1-0 | Madison Square Garden | New York | CCTV5, Tencent, GreatSports Channel, Migu, SiTV, SMG Mobile |
| Sat, June 13 | Game 5 (If Necessary) | 6:00 AM (Sun) | New York Knicks vs San Antonio Spurs | NYK leads 1-0 | Frost Bank Center | San Antonio | CCTV5, Tencent, GreatSports Channel, Migu, SiTV, SMG Mobile |
| Tue, June 16 | Game 6 (If Necessary) | 6:00 AM (Wed) | San Antonio Spurs vs New York Knicks | NYK leads 1-0 | Madison Square Garden | New York | CCTV5, Tencent, GreatSports Channel, Migu, SiTV, SMG Mobile |
| Fri, June 19 | Game 7 (If Necessary) | 6:00 AM (Sat) | New York Knicks vs San Antonio Spurs | NYK leads 1-0 | Frost Bank Center | San Antonio | CCTV5, Tencent, GreatSports Channel, Migu, SiTV, SMG Mobile |
NBA Finals Schedule (Japan)
| Date | Game | IST Time | Matchup | Series Status | Venue | City | Platform |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, June 5 | Game 2 | 6:00 AM (Sat) | New York Knicks vs San Antonio Spurs | NYK leads 1-0 | Frost Bank Center | San Antonio | Prime |
| Mon, June 8 | Game 3 | 6:00 AM (Tue) | San Antonio Spurs vs New York Knicks | NYK leads 1-0 | Madison Square Garden | New York | Prime |
| Wed, June 10 | Game 4 | 6:00 AM (Thu) | San Antonio Spurs vs New York Knicks | NYK leads 1-0 | Madison Square Garden | New York | Prime |
| Sat, June 13 | Game 5 (If Necessary) | 6:00 AM (Sun) | New York Knicks vs San Antonio Spurs | NYK leads 1-0 | Frost Bank Center | San Antonio | Prime |
| Tue, June 16 | Game 6 (If Necessary) | 6:00 AM (Wed) | San Antonio Spurs vs New York Knicks | NYK leads 1-0 | Madison Square Garden | New York | Prime |
| Fri, June 19 | Game 7 (If Necessary) | 6:00 AM (Sat) | New York Knicks vs San Antonio Spurs | NYK leads 1-0 | Frost Bank Center | San Antonio | Prime |
NBA Finals Schedule (United States)
| Date | Game | IST Time | Matchup | Series Status | Venue | City | Radio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, June 5 | Game 2 | 6:00 AM (Sat) | New York Knicks vs San Antonio Spurs | NYK leads 1-0 | Frost Bank Center | San Antonio | ESPN Radio / SiriusXM |
| Mon, June 8 | Game 3 | 6:00 AM (Tue) | San Antonio Spurs vs New York Knicks | NYK leads 1-0 | Madison Square Garden | New York | ESPN Radio / SiriusXM |
| Wed, June 10 | Game 4 | 6:00 AM (Thu) | San Antonio Spurs vs New York Knicks | NYK leads 1-0 | Madison Square Garden | New York | ESPN Radio / SiriusXM |
| Sat, June 13 | Game 5 (If Necessary) | 6:00 AM (Sun) | New York Knicks vs San Antonio Spurs | NYK leads 1-0 | Frost Bank Center | San Antonio | ESPN Radio / SiriusXM |
| Tue, June 16 | Game 6 (If Necessary) | 6:00 AM (Wed) | San Antonio Spurs vs New York Knicks | NYK leads 1-0 | Madison Square Garden | New York | ESPN Radio / SiriusXM |
| Fri, June 19 | Game 7 (If Necessary) | 6:00 AM (Sat) | New York Knicks vs San Antonio Spurs | NYK leads 1-0 | Frost Bank Center | San Antonio | ESPN Radio / SiriusXM |
