The New York Knicks take on the San Antonio Spurs for Game 1 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
How to Watch New York Knicks vs. San Antonio Spurs on June 3, 2026
You can watch the San Antonio Spurs take on the New York Knicks live with DIRECTV on ABC and stream the game on ESPN on June 3, 2026 at 8:30 PM ET.
New York Knicks at San Antonio Spurs — Game 1 Preview
The San Antonio Spurs host the New York Knicks at Frost Bank Center for Game 1 of the NBA Finals, opening a championship series between two teams that arrived on dramatically different paths.
San Antonio finished the regular season 62-20 and ground out a long Western Conference path that ended with a Game 7 win over the defending champion, the Oklahoma City Thunder, while New York went 53-29 and surged into the Finals on the strength of back-to-back sweeps over the Philadelphia 76ers and Cleveland Cavaliers.
The Knicks have the more efficient offense, averaging 119.9 points per game on 51.5 percent shooting through their 14 postseason games, while the Spurs counter with the rebound edge at 47.3 boards a night and a steadier 80.1 percent free-throw mark. Jalen Brunson has carried New York to this stage with 26.9 points and 6.6 assists per game, while Victor Wembanyama anchors the home side at 23.2 points and 10.8 rebounds with 3.5 blocks per night. Behind Brunson, Karl-Anthony Towns has been a problem at the five for Eastern Conference opponents, putting up 16.9 points and 10.6 rebounds while connecting on 48.9 percent of his threes.
The opener sets the tone, with home court running through San Antonio.
This is Game 1 of the series.
National TV
ABC
Streaming
ESPN
What Time is the New York Knicks vs. San Antonio Spurs Game Today?
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.
New York Knicks vs. San Antonio Spurs — 2026 NBA Playoffs Series Schedule
| Game | Date | Time (ET) | Venue | TV | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | June 3, 2026 | 8:30 PM | Frost Bank Center, San Antonio, TX | ABC | — |
| 2 | June 5, 2026 | 8:30 PM | Frost Bank Center, San Antonio, TX | ABC | — |
| 3 | June 8, 2026 | 8:30 PM | Madison Square Garden, New York, NY | ABC | — |
| 4 | June 10, 2026 | 8:30 PM | Madison Square Garden, New York, NY | ABC | — |
| 5 | June 13, 2026 | 8:30 PM | Frost Bank Center, San Antonio, TX | ABC | — |
| 6 | June 16, 2026 | 8:30 PM | Madison Square Garden, New York, NY | ABC | — |
| 7 | June 19, 2026 | 8:30 PM | Frost Bank Center, San Antonio, TX | ABC | — |
Players to Watch: New York Knicks vs. San Antonio Spurs
New York Knicks
Jalen Brunson — G. The Knicks’ primary creator pours in 26.9 points and 6.6 assists per game through 14 postseason appearances, leading New York’s offense in nearly every meaningful way. His 48.6 percent from the field paired with 83.9 percent at the foul line gives the Knicks a steady half-court anchor. Brunson logs 36.1 minutes a night, more than anyone else in the rotation.
Karl-Anthony Towns — C. Few centers in the postseason have stretched the floor like Towns, who connects on 48.9 percent of his three-point attempts while still pulling down 10.6 rebounds per game. He also handles a heavier playmaking load than most fives at 5.9 assists per game, and his 89.1 percent at the line is the most reliable mark in the Knicks’ starting group. The 16.9 points per game pair well with Brunson’s volume creation.
OG Anunoby — F. Anunoby has matched any wing in the playoffs for efficiency, scoring 19.7 points per game on 57.7 percent shooting and 48.3 percent from three across 12 games. His 1.6 steals a night give New York a perimeter disruptor on the other end. With 33.8 minutes per game, he sees the floor in every meaningful Knicks lineup.
Josh Hart — G. Hart pulls down 8.6 rebounds per game from the backcourt, a rare line for a guard at this stage of the playoffs. He adds 11.4 points and 4.6 assists per game, with 1.8 steals filling out a do-everything box score. The 33.0 minutes a night reflect the value of a guard who produces in places New York’s primary scorers can’t.
San Antonio Spurs
Victor Wembanyama — F. The Spurs’ superstar leads the team in scoring at 23.2 points per game and rebounding at 10.8 a night, with 3.5 blocks that have anchored the defense through 17 playoff appearances. His 51.0 percent from the floor and 87.0 percent at the line give the offense rare two-way efficiency at high volume. Wembanyama also stretches defenses at 37.0 percent from three.
Stephon Castle — G. Castle has held down the lead-guard role at 19.2 points and 6.7 assists per game across all 18 playoff games. His 3.7 turnovers per game come with the usage of running San Antonio’s offense, and 48.1 percent from the field tracks as solid efficiency for a primary creator. At 33.4 minutes a night, he is on the floor for every key Spurs stretch.
De’Aaron Fox — G. Fox provides another scoring guard in the backcourt at 16.4 points and 5.9 assists per game across 16 postseason outings. His 73.1 percent at the line gives the Spurs a clutch-time option, and the 1.3 steals a night help San Antonio in transition. Fox is the most experienced guard in the rotation.
Dylan Harper — G. Harper has posted one of the more efficient lines in the Spurs rotation at 13.1 points per game on 52.5 percent shooting and 84.5 percent at the foul line. He also pulls down 5.3 rebounds per game from the guard spot, an unusual number for a backcourt player. The 25.6 minutes a night across 18 games give San Antonio steady production behind the starting backcourt.
What is the New York Knicks vs. San Antonio Spurs Series Record?
This is Game 1 of the NBA Finals, with the series at 0-0. San Antonio holds home-court advantage and hosts the opener at Frost Bank Center.
Injury Report: New York Knicks vs. San Antonio Spurs
New York Knicks
Mitchell Robinson (C) — Day-To-Day, right finger surgery
San Antonio Spurs
David Jones Garcia (F) — Out, right ankle surgery
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