Knicks face Spurs in Game 5, with first NBA title in 53 years in sight

The New York Knicks hold a 3-1 series lead over the San Antonio Spurs in the 2026 NBA Finals, with Game 5 scheduled for Saturday night in San Antonio. New York is chasing their first NBA championship since 1973, a wait of 53 years. The Knicks secured their commanding lead with a historic comeback in Game 4, overcoming a 29-point deficit, which represents the worst collapse in NBA Finals history for the Spurs.