The New York Knicks are heading to the NBA Finals for the first time since 1999, and the San Antonio Spurs are waiting for them. The Spurs are the same franchise that ended the Knicks' run 27 years ago. New York reached the Finals on an 11-game winning streak, outscoring opponents by 23.8 points per game and posting the highest point differential in NBA history. San Antonio got to the finals by beating the Thunder in seven games in the Western Conference Finals. In the regular season, the Knicks and Spurs split their four meetings, with each team winning on the other's home floor.
Tipoff from Frost Bank Center in San Antonio is set for 8:30 p.m. ET. The Spurs lead the all-time postseason series 4-1. The Spurs are a 4.5-point favorite in the latest Thunder vs. Spurs odds from FanDuel Sportsbook, while the over/under for total points scored is 217.5.