- Matchup: New York Knicks vs San Antonio Spurs
- Date: Wednesday, June 3, 2026
- Venue: Frost Bank Center, San Antonio, TX
- Broadcast: ABC
- Betting Odds/Spread: New York (+5.5)
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The New York Knicks (53-29) will visit the Frost Bank Center on Wednesday to face off against the San Antonio Spurs (62-20) in Game 1 of the NBA Finals. The Knicks are 5.5-point underdogs according to Las Vegas bookmakers, with an over/under set at 218.5.
The Knicks advanced with a decisive victory, defeating the Cavaliers 130-93, completing a sweep in the Eastern Conference Finals. In terms of personal fouls, the Knicks recorded 20, while Cleveland had 18. New York made 11 of their 40 attempts from beyond the arc, while Cleveland achieved an 81.8% shooting rate at the free-throw line, converting 18 of 22. The Cavaliers also secured 33 rebounds (6 offensive, 27 defensive) and blocked 2 shots. Cleveland managed 21 assists and had 9 steals in the game. Defensively, New York held their opponents to a 41.6% shooting percentage from the field, allowing 32 of 77 attempts. The Knicks notched 33 assists and forced 22 turnovers for 15 steals. On the rebound front, they collected a total of 60 boards, with 20 being offensive. The Knicks shot 75.0% from the charity stripe, sinking 15 of 20 attempts, and finished with a field goal percentage of 49.0% (48 out of 98), including 19 of 43 from three-point range.
Karl-Anthony Towns was a standout player in this game, shooting 72.7% from the field and contributing 3 assists. He played 26 minutes, secured 14 rebounds, and scored 19 points on 8 of 11 shooting.
The Knicks hold a season record of 53-29. They average 116.5 points per game (10th in the league) and convert 47.8% of their field-goal attempts. Their three-point shooting stands at 37.3% (1,168 of 3,133), along with a free-throw percentage of 79.2%. As a unit, New York grabs 45.6 rebounds per game and has tallied 2,250 assists, ranking them 13th in the league for ball distribution. They commit 13.6 turnovers and average 20.0 fouls per game.
On the defensive end, the Knicks force 14.4 turnovers per game and draw an average of 19.5 personal fouls. They yield 36.2% shooting from beyond the arc and rank 5th in points allowed per game (110.1). Their opponents have shot 46.0% from the field (3,223 of 7,014) while New York averages 40.5 rebounds allowed per game. They sit 6th in the league for assists surrendered, totaling 2,050 for the season.
In Game 7 of the Western Conference Finals, the Spurs triumphed over the Thunder 111-103. Defensively, San Antonio allowed Oklahoma City to secure 38 rebounds in total (10 offensive). Their three-point shooting was at 34.3%, converting 12 of 35 attempts, while they shot 77.3% from the free-throw line, making 17 of 22 attempts. Oklahoma City shot 44.6% from the field, making 37 of 83 attempts. San Antonio’s final shooting was 45.5%, going 40 for 88 from the field, with a successful 42.5% from three-point range, sinking 17 of 40 attempts. With 19 free throw attempts driven by Oklahoma City’s 16 fouls, the Spurs also recorded 9 steals and a total of 40 rebounds (25 defensive, 15 offensive).
Victor Wembanyama was pivotal for the Spurs with his performance, connecting on 7 of 15 shot attempts (46.7%) and securing 7 rebounds. Wembanyama finished with 22 points over 42 minutes of play, adding 2 assists.
San Antonio’s current record stands at 62-20 for the season. Offensively, they average 119.8 points per game (ranking 6th in the league) with a shooting percentage of 48.3%. They have accumulated a total of 9,826 points this season and pull down 47.0 rebounds per game. Their assist rate is impressive, at 28.1 assists per game (9th in the NBA), with an average of 13.5 turnovers and 18.9 personal fouls committed each game, along with a free-throw percentage of 78.7%.
Defensively, the Spurs rank 8th in points allowed per game at 111.5. They force 13.0 turnovers on average and have limited opponents to 45.1% shooting from the field (4th in the league). Opponents are shooting 35.2% on three-pointers (1,066 of 3,028), and they convert 79.0% of free-throw attempts. San Antonio allows an average of 26.2 assists and 42.6 rebounds per game, ranking 12th and 8th in the league, respectively.
Who will emerge victorious tonight in this NBA battle against the spread?
Pick: Opt for New York (+5.5)
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