The New York Knicks take on the San Antonio Spurs for Game 5 of the NBA Finals. Here’s how to watch live on TV.
- Time: 8:30 PM ET
- Location: Frost Bank Center, San Antonio, TX
- TV Channels: ABC
- Streaming: ESPN Unlimited
How to Watch New York Knicks vs. San Antonio Spurs on June 13, 2026
You can watch the San Antonio Spurs take on the New York Knicks live on DIRECTV on ABC or stream the game on ESPN Unlimited on June 13, 2026 at 8:30 PM ET.
New York Knicks at San Antonio Spurs — Game 5 Preview
The New York Knicks arrive at Frost Bank Center with a chance to close out the NBA Finals, holding a 3-1 series lead over the San Antonio Spurs after edging Game 4 by a 107-106 final at Madison Square Garden. New York grabbed control early by taking both openers in San Antonio, winning Game 1 105-95 and surviving Game 2 105-104, and the Spurs answered with a 115-111 result in Game 3.
New York has averaged 117.1 points per game across the postseason while San Antonio counters on the glass at 46.6 rebounds a night. Jalen Brunson has carried the New York offense at 27.4 points and 6.2 assists per game, with Karl-Anthony Towns adding 16.7 points and 10.6 rebounds on 56.7 percent shooting. Victor Wembanyama keeps the Spurs alive at both ends, posting 24.0 points, 10.7 rebounds and 3.5 blocks a game, and Stephon Castle steers the offense at 18.7 points and 6.2 assists a night.
A New York win clinches the title, while San Antonio faces elimination and must protect home court to force a Game 6 back in New York.
New York Knicks lead the series 3-1.
National TV
ABC
Streaming
ESPN Unlimited
What Time is the New York Knicks vs. San Antonio Spurs Game 5?
The New York Knicks vs. San Antonio Spurs game starts at 8:30 PM ET.
Where Can I Watch New York Knicks vs. San Antonio Spurs?
You can watch New York Knicks vs. San Antonio Spurs on ABC or streaming on ESPN Unlimited.
New York Knicks vs. San Antonio Spurs — 2026 NBA Playoffs Series Schedule
| Game | Date | Time (ET) | Venue | TV | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | June 3 | 8:30 PM ET | Frost Bank Center, San Antonio, TX | ABC | Knicks 105, Spurs 95 |
| 2 | June 5 | 8:30 PM ET | Frost Bank Center, San Antonio, TX | ABC | Knicks 105, Spurs 104 |
| 3 | June 8 | 8:30 PM ET | Madison Square Garden, New York, NY | ABC | Spurs 115, Knicks 111 |
| 4 | June 10 | 8:30 PM ET | Madison Square Garden, New York, NY | ABC | Knicks 107, Spurs 106 |
| 5 | June 13 | 8:30 PM ET | Frost Bank Center, San Antonio, TX | ABC | — |
| 6 | June 16 | 8:30 PM ET | Madison Square Garden, New York, NY | ABC | If necessary |
| 7 | June 19 | 8:30 PM ET | Frost Bank Center, San Antonio, TX | ABC | If necessary |
Players to Watch: New York Knicks vs. San Antonio Spurs
New York Knicks
Jalen Brunson — G. Everything in the New York offense runs through Brunson, who leads the Knicks at 27.4 points per game across 36.7 minutes a night this postseason. He balances that scoring with 6.2 assists and a 2.3 assist-to-turnover ratio, and his 84.3 percent free-throw stroke makes him tough to handle when games tighten in the fourth quarter.
Karl-Anthony Towns — C. A center who scores from all three levels, Towns is averaging 16.7 points and 10.6 rebounds while shooting 56.7 percent from the floor. He stretches the defense out to the arc at 47.3 percent from three, a matchup problem San Antonio has to track even with Wembanyama anchoring the paint. His 90.9 percent free-throw mark gives New York another reliable option at the line late.
OG Anunoby — F. Anunoby has been New York’s most efficient scorer this postseason, putting up 20.7 points on 57.8 percent shooting and 50.6 percent from deep. The two-way wing also cleans up 6.2 rebounds a game and stays automatic at the line at 86.7 percent, giving the Knicks a second creator when defenses load up on Brunson.
Josh Hart — G. Few guards rebound like Hart, who is pulling 8.8 boards a night from the backcourt to go with 10.3 points. He layers in 4.7 assists and 1.8 steals a game, the kind of connective line that keeps New York’s supporting cast moving without plays run for him.
San Antonio Spurs
Victor Wembanyama — F. Wembanyama is the engine of the San Antonio attack at both ends, averaging 24.0 points on 49.1 percent shooting along with 10.7 rebounds through the playoffs. His 3.5 blocks a game make him the most disruptive rim protector in this matchup, and he stays steady from the line at 84.9 percent. San Antonio needs him dominating the paint to extend the Finals.
Stephon Castle — G. Castle has settled in as the Spurs’ lead creator this postseason, handling 6.2 assists across 33.1 minutes a night while scoring 18.7 points of his own. The trade-off is a heavy workload that shows up in 3.5 turnovers a game, a number San Antonio wants to trim against New York’s ball pressure.
De’Aaron Fox — G. Downhill speed defines Fox’s game, and he is chipping in 16.0 points and 6.0 assists a night next to Castle in the San Antonio backcourt. His 42.5 percent mark from the floor leaves room for a bigger scoring night, but his 4.0 rebounds a game show a guard who fills more than one column.
Julian Champagnie — F. The floor-spacing wing keeps San Antonio’s spacing honest, knocking down 39.0 percent of his threes while grabbing 5.6 rebounds a game. His 11.1 points come without plays drawn up for him, and that low-maintenance shooting matters even more with the season on the line.
What is the New York Knicks vs. San Antonio Spurs Series Record?
New York leads the Finals 3-1 after winning the first two games in San Antonio by scores of 105-95 and 105-104, then taking Game 4 at home 107-106 around a 115-111 San Antonio win in Game 3. A New York win in Game 5 clinches the championship, while San Antonio must win at home to force a Game 6 back at Madison Square Garden.
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