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The stage is set for the 2026 NBA Finals. A historic postseason run for the New York Knicks has them back representing the East for the first time this century, while the San Antonio Spurs represent the West after knocking down the defending champs. This is a rematch of the 1999 NBA Finals, where San Antonio defeated New York 4-1 to claim their first of six championships.
Here are the playoff brackets and updated scores — plus the times and where to watch anything. Here’s what you need to know.
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When do the NBA Finals begin?
The NBA Finals tip off on June 3, with the first game set for 8:30 p.m. ET (broadcast on ABC) at Frost Bank Center in San Antonio. The Spurs and Knicks tied their regular-season series with a 1-1 record.
NBA Playoffs Schedule 2026
All times are Eastern (* = if necessary).
Game 1: Knicks vs. Spurs Wednesday, June 3, 8:30 p.m., ABC
Game 2: Knicks vs. Spurs Friday, June 5 , 8:30 p.m., ABC
Game 3: Spurs vs. Knicks Monday, June 8, 8:30 p.m., ABC
Game 4: Spurs vs. Knicks Wednesday, June 10, 8:30 p.m., ABC
Game 5: Knicks vs. Spurs Saturday, June 13, TBD, ABC *
Game 6: Spurs vs. Knicks Tuesday, June 16, TBD, ABC *
Game 7: Knicks vs. Spurs Friday, June 19, TBD, ABC *
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Conference Finals
Eastern Conference
(3) New York vs. (4) Cleveland
Game 1: Knicks 115, Cavaliers 104 (OT)
Game 2: Knicks 109, Cavaliers 93
Game 3: Knicks 121, Cavaliers 108
Game 4: Knicks 130, Cavaliers 93
Knicks win series 4-0
Western Conference
(1) Oklahoma City vs. (2) San Antonio
Game 1: Spurs 122, Thunder 115 (2OT)
Game 2: Thunder 122, Spurs 113
Game 3: Thunder 123, Spurs 108
Game 4: Spurs 103, Thunder 82
Game 5: Thunder 127, Spurs 114
Game 6: Spurs 118, Thunder 91
Game 7: Spurs 111, Thunder 103
San Antonio wins series 4-3
Conference Semifinals
Eastern Conference
(1) Detroit vs. (4) Cleveland
Game 1: Pistons 111, Cavs 101
Game 2: Pistons 107, Cavs 97
Game 3: Cavs 116, Pistons 109
Game 4: Cavs 112, Pistons 103
Game 5: Cavs 117, Pistons 113 (OT)
Game 6: Pistons 115, Cavs 94
Game 7: Cavs 125, Pistons 94
Cleveland wins series 4-3
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(3) New York vs. (7) Philadelphia
Game 1: Knicks 137, Sixers 98
Game 2: Knicks 108, Sixers 102
Game 3: Knicks…
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