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Neither of the 2026 NBA Finals teams looked like they threw their best punch in Game 1. But on a night where most shots weren't falling for either side, it was the New York Knicks who stole a road matchup, putting them in a excellent spot heading into Friday night.
Even with Jalen Brunson fighting through injury concerns and having an inefficient shooting performance, the gutsy nature of the 2025-26 Knicks showed on Wednesday night — thanks to Brunson's standout fourth quarter and Karl-Anthony Towns' all-around night, the Spurs are staring at a potential 2-0 series deficit as they head to Madison Square Garden if they can't rally in Friday's Game 2.
All eyes will be on Wembanyama as he comes off a Finals debut that was good, but not good enough, scoring 26 points but with 6-of-21 shooting and six turnovers. The Knicks clearly found some ways to rattle the 7-4 center, primarily through Towns. Whether that continues into Game 2 should be clear early, with Wembanyama seeking to set a new tone for the series.
With the Knicks riding a historic 12-game playoff win streak into Friday night, they're in the driver's seat early in these Finals. But the Spurs have repeatedly proven they can respond to adversity on the playoff stage. Who will take Game 2?
The Sporting News is tracking live updates, highlights and more from NBA Finals Game 2 on Friday night. Follow along with the action from Knicks vs. Spurs below.
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Where to watch 2026 NBA Finals games
Knicks vs. Spurs start time
Date: Friday, June 5
Time: 8:30 p.m. ET, 5:30 p.m. PT
Friday's Game 2 of the Finals between the Spurs and Knicks will tip off at 8:30 p.m. ET from Frost Bank Center in San Antonio.
What channel is Knicks vs. Spurs on today?
TV channel (U.S.): ABC
Live stream: Fubo
ABC will be broadcasting the entire 2026 NBA Finals, including Game 2 between the Spurs and Knicks, with Mike Breen, Richard Jefferson and Tim Legler on the call from San Antonio.
Cord-cutters can watch Friday's NBA Finals matchup through Fubo, which offers a free trial.
NBA Finals schedule 2026
New York leads series 1-0
Date Game Time (ET) Watch
June 3 Game 1: Knicks 105, Spurs 95 — —
June 5 Game 2 at San Antonio 8:30 p.m. ABC, ESPN app, fubo, DIRECTV
June 8 Game 3 at Knicks 8:30 p.m. ABC, ESPN app, fubo, DIRECTV
June 10 Game 4 at Knicks 8:30 p.m. ABC, ESPN app, fubo, DIRECTV
June 13 Game 5* at Spurs 8:30 p.m. ABC, ESPN app, fubo, DIRECTV
June 16 Game 6* at Knicks 8:30 p.m. ABC, ESPN app, fubo, DIRECTV
June 19 Game 7* at Spurs 8:30 p.m. ABC, ESPN app, fubo, DIRECTV
* If necessary