The daunting Victor Wembanyama matchup among Knicks-Spurs NBA Finals storylines
The New York Knicks are set to face the San Antonio Spurs in the NBA Finals, marking their first appearance in the championship since 1999. The Spurs, who defeated the Thunder in a thrilling Game 7, are aiming for their fifth title this century. This matchup is particularly notable as the Knicks previously defeated the Spurs in the NBA Cup final earlier this season.
- ▪The Knicks are making their first NBA Finals appearance since 1999.
- ▪The Spurs finished the regular season with the second-best record in the NBA, winning 62 games.
- ▪Victor Wembanyama played limited minutes in their earlier matchup due to a calf strain.
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New York Knicks The daunting Victor Wembanyama matchup among Knicks-Spurs NBA Finals storylines By Andrew Crane Published May 31, 2026, 12:37 a.m. ET Jalen Brunson looks to move around Victor Wembanyama during the Knicks' March 1 game against the Spurs. Jason Szenes for the NY Post The wait is over, and the result is fitting. As the Knicks make their first NBA Finals appearance since 1999, they’ll face the team they lost to that year after the Spurs defeated the Thunder in Game 7. See Also Spurs stun Thunder in thrilling Game 7 to set up NBA Finals showdown with Knicks San Antonio finished with the second-best record in the NBA during the regular season after winning 62 games, and its bid for a fifth title this century will collide with the Knicks’ search for their first since 1973.
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