NBA Finals Game 1 preview: Why the Knicks at +5.5 could be the smart bet against the Spurs
The NBA Finals Game 1 features the New York Knicks facing off against the San Antonio Spurs. The Knicks are entering the game with strong momentum, having won their last three road games by significant margins. Key player Jalen Brunson's performance will be crucial for the Knicks as they strategize against the Spurs' defense led by Victor Wembanyama.
- ▪The New York Knicks will play the San Antonio Spurs in the NBA Finals, a rematch of the 1999 Finals.
- ▪The Knicks have won their last three road games by at least 14 points and are entering the series healthy.
- ▪Jalen Brunson's ability to find his spots will be critical for the Knicks' success against the Spurs.
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NBA Playoffs NBA Finals Game 1 preview: Why the Knicks at +5.5 could be the smart bet against the Spurs New York won each of its past three road games by at least 14 points and enters healthy after rest By David Troy OutKick Published June 3, 2026 4:26pm EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Knicks vs. Spurs in Finals, Is this an all-time matchup? | The Herd The New York Knicks will face the San Antonio Spurs in the NBA Finals in a rematch of 1999’s Finals. Colin Cowherd previews the matchup and asks if this will be an all-time great series. I feel as though I’ve written about 2,000 words about the NBA Finals already, and we haven’t even had the first tip-off. It probably isn't enough to do the series justice, either.
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