The grand final of the 2025/26 NBA season starts this Wednesday. New York Knicks and San Antonio Spurs face each other in search of the league title. The first game takes place at 9:30 pm, on Texas.
Os Knicks arrives motivated by 11 consecutive victories in the playoffs. Já and Spurs are the favorite for the regular season MVP.
NBA Finais brings together two of the league’s most traditional franchises
New York Knicks and San Antonio Spurs represent an important part of the competition’s history. Os Knicks are among the three original BAA teams still in existence. Eles won the NBA in 1970 and 1973.
Os Spurs entered the NBA in 1976 after the merger with the ABA. Desde then won five titles, the last in 2014. San Antonio’s team is the one that has won the most since 1999.
- New York Knicks: titles in 1970 and 1973
- San Antonio Spurs: titles in 1999, 2003, 2005, 2007 and 2014
- Último meeting in Finais: 1999, with Spurs winning 4-1
The history shows a huge difference. Enquanto, Spurs have dominated the last few decades, Knicks have been starving for more than 50 years.
Caminhos distinct until decision
New York Knicks finished the regular season with 53 wins and 29 losses, third place in Leste. On the way to the final, they beat Atlanta Hawks 4-2, Philadelphia 76ers 4-0 and Cleveland Cavaliers 4-0.
San Antonio Spurs had a better campaign in the classification phase, with 62 wins and 20 losses, second place in Oeste. Avançou by beating Portland Trail Blazers 4-1, Minnesota Timberwolves 4-2 and Oklahoma City Thunder 4-3.
Os Knicks showed defensive strength and collectivism in the playoffs. Os Spurs relied on individual talent and roster depth to overcome tough opponents.
Estrelas sets the tone for the series
Jalen Brunson leads the Knicks attack. The 1.88m point guard averages 26 points, 3.3 rebounds and 6.8 assists this season. Nos playoffs, showed coolness in decisive moments.
Victor Wembanyama is the big name of Spurs. At 2.24m, the Frenchman dominates both sides of the court. Ele had 25 points and 11.5 rebounds per game in the regular season and was unanimously voted best defenseman in the league.
Karl-Anthony Towns, Mikal Bridges and the Knicks bench complement Brunson. Do alongside Spurs, De’Aaron Fox, Stephon Castle and Dylan Harper form a young and athletic trio alongside Wembanyama.
NBA Cup and recent clashes between the teams
In December 2025, Knicks beat Spurs in the Cup NBA Finals. The game in Las Vegas was decided in the last quarter, with a good performance from the New York bench.
In the regular season, each team won one game. San Antonio prevailed 134-132 on December 31st. New York responded in March with a 114-89 victory.
Esses recent duels show balance, but also different styles. Os Spurs likes high pace and taking advantage of three points. Os Knicks control the pace and exploit rebounds.
Oitavo different champion in eight years
The 2025/26 final guarantees another unprecedented champion in the sequence. Será the eighth different team to lift the Larry O’Brien trophy in eight seasons.
The recent list includes Oklahoma City Thunder in 2024/25, Boston Celtics in 2023/24, Denver Nuggets in 2022/23, Golden State Warriors in 2021/22, Milwaukee Bucks in 2020/21, Los Angeles Lakers in 2019/20 and Toronto Raptors in 2018/19.
Essa sequence marks the end of long dynasties and reinforces the NBA’s current parity.
NBA 2025/26 Finais Calendário
The format is best of seven games, with home court advantage for the team with the best campaign in the regular season.
The first two games will be on San Antonio. Depois, the series goes to New York.
- Jogo 1: 03/06 – Spurs x Knicks – 9:30 p.m.
- Jogo 2: 05/06 – Spurs x Knicks – 9:30 p.m.
- Jogo 3: 08/06 – Knicks x Spurs – 9:30 p.m.
- Jogo 4: 10/06 – Knicks x Spurs – 9:30 p.m.
- Jogo 5: 13/06 – Spurs x Knicks – 9:30 pm (if necessary)
- Jogo 6: 16/06 – Knicks x Spurs – 9:30 pm (if necessary)
- Jogo 7: 19/06 – Spurs x Knicks – 9:30 pm (if necessary)
The expectation is for a long and balanced series.
NBA Maldição Cup worries Knicks
Nenhum NBA champion Cup managed to win the NBA in the same season. Lakers in 2023 and Bucks in 2024 fell right in the playoffs.
Os Knicks knows this. Eles celebrated the cup title, but repeat that the main objective was always the championship ring. Agora will have the chance to break the taboo.
The series begins with a strong historical appeal. On the one hand, the tradition of Knicks. Do another, the modern era of Spurs’s success.
The next few days will define who takes the 2025/26 trophy.