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Across an NBA Finals, it’s often the matchups within the matchups that determine the victor.
And, interestingly, both the New York Knicks and San Antonio Spurs feature players they can leverage in specific matchups to gain minor advantages in a game-by-game basis.
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Of course, all eyes will be on Victor Wembanyama of the Spurs and Jalen Brunson of the Knicks, the two best players in the series, but a Finals presents the chance for secondary stars and role players to step up and fill a specific role.
Here are the five matchups that will determine the 2026 NBA Finals between the New York Knicks and San Antonio Spurs:
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Oklahoma City Thunder fans react during Game 1 of the Western Conference finals against the San Antonio Spurs at Paycom Center on May 18, 2026.
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Victor Wembanyama leads Spurs to a huge win in double OT. See game highlights
Oklahoma City Thunder fans react during Game 1 of the Western Conference finals against the San Antonio Spurs at Paycom Center on May 18, 2026.
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Terrell Owens cheers during the second quarter in Game Four of the Second Round of the NBA Eastern Conference Playoffs between the Philadelphia 76ers and the New York Knicks at Xfinity Mobile Arena on May 10, 2026, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
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Detroit Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown claps during the second half of the game between the Detroit Pistons and the Cleveland Cavaliers during game five of the second round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at Little Caesars Arena.
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Actress Jessica Alba attends Game 4 of the playoff series between the Oklahoma City Thunder and Los Angeles Lakers at Crypto.com Arena on May 11, 2026.
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