The New York Knicks head into their first NBA Finals in 27 years as they clash with the San Antonio Spurs at Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, Texas, on Wednesday night, June 3.
It would be a revenge mission for Knicks, who had a five-game loss in 1999 to their same opponent in a heartbreaking fashion.
However, Wednesday’s encounter is expected to be tightly contested, especially for the Eastern Conference, as this year’s champion is practically unpredictable.
San Antonio will depend heavily on the formidable form of their anchor and star Victor Wembanyama, who is sending fans abuzz at the moment.
The Frenchman led his side to their final behind 23.2 points, 10.8 rebounds, and 4.4 stocks per game, per SNY TV.
It his expected that his presence could determine his side’s performance especially as they approach their offense.
On the other hand, the Knicks seem to have built-in advantage with the ability to spread the floor with five shooters, but the Spurs will challenge that early by letting Wembanyama hover off Josh Hart.
The Knicks have had to switch lineups or hope Hart connects on threes to punish this adjustment, and they’ll have to again.
Ahead of the showdown, fans have taken to social media to react.
@x_FitnessHub wrote on X:
“San Antonio are at the point of starting something special. A kind of dominance we saw with golden state, a couple rings in a couple yrs to come.
“But somehow Jalen Brunson & em are about to put the performances of a lifetime. New York will win it in 6.”
San Antonio are at the point of starting something special. A kind of dominance we saw with golden state, a couple rings in a couple yrs to come. But somehow Jalen Brunson & em are about to put the performances of a lifetime. New York will win it in 6
— Fitness Hub (@x_FitnessHub) June 3, 2026
@MrAbulX added:
“Man, after 53 years Knicks fans deserve this so bad. Brunson’s been carrying them forever, let’s get it done in 7 at the Garden.
“Spurs got a scary young core but this year feels like New York’s time. You taking Knicks or Spurs?”
@DieLeuchte18 wrote:
“NYC getting a ring would feel unreal. Garden would lose its mind. But Spurs? If Wemby and crew are healthy, that’s scary dynasty potential right there.
“Game 1 tonight I’m taking Knicks in 7… I mean hoping Knicks in 7. My heart says NY, my brain says Spurs.”
@Maggieusindian posited:
“Jalen Brunson will be feisty and Knicks will stop Spurs. Game 1 Knicks will win. Champions will be New York Knicks!
“Spurs are coming with a lot of hype and confidence! Young and energetic players. Knicks coming with vets and rest!”
@Waleofficial_ said:
“If you hate watch Spurs, Wemby is going to eventually win or win the NBA Larry O’Brien with another team.
“If you hate watch New York Knicks, you might develop heart attack. Who you want to hate watch? No one, everyone on the two teams, Spurs and Knicks, deserves to be in the playoffs final.”
San Antonio are at the point of starting something special. A kind of dominance we saw with golden state, a couple rings in a couple yrs to come. But somehow Jalen Brunson & em are about to put the performances of a lifetime. New York will win it in 6
— Fitness Hub (@x_FitnessHub) June 3, 2026
Mitchell Robinson to miss NBA Finals?
Yankee Scores earlier reported that the New York Knicks star Mitchell Robinson may sit out game 1 of the NBA finals after undergoing surgery to repair his broken finger, Yankee Scores report
According to ESPN’s Shams Charania, Robinson wants to play in Game 1 but will need medical clearance from Knicks’ staff.
