The New York Knicks are just one win away from claiming their first NBA championship in over half a century. Tonight’s Game 5 offers them that opportunity.
The Knicks solidified their spot in this position with a remarkable comeback in Game 4.
Despite trailing significantly at halftime—76-49 against the San Antonio Spurs—they showed resilience in the second half. They limited the Spurs to just 30 points across both quarters and steadily chipped away at the deficit.
Leading the charge was Jalen Brunson, who scored 36 points. The game’s winning moment happened when OG Anunoby tipped in a missed shot from Brunson with only 1.2 seconds remaining, giving the Knicks a crucial one-point lead.
NBA Finals 2026: Key Information
- Matchup: New York Knicks vs. San Antonio Spurs, Game 5
- Date: June 10th 8:30 PM (Eastern Standard Time)
- Venue: Frost Bank Center (San Antonio, Texas)
- Broadcast Channel: ABC
- Streaming: DIRECTV (Free trial available)
If the Spurs manage to win, the series will head back to Madison Square Garden for a possible Game 6 on Tuesday.
Start Time for Knicks vs. Spurs:
Game 5 is set to tip off tonight, June 13th, at 8:30 PM ET.
How to Stream NBA Finals Game 5 for Free:
If cable isn’t your thing, there are options. Live TV streaming services allow you to catch the games without a subscription fee.
DIRECTV stands out for watching live basketball, offering a 5-day free trial that includes ABC. After that, access to over 90 channels can start at $44.99 per month.
Sling TV also offers an economical route to watching live TV, with plans starting at $19.99 per month that include ABC.
NBA Finals Schedule 2026:
All games will air on ABC at 8:30 PM ET.
- Game 1: Knicks 105 Spurs 95
- Game 2: Knicks 105 Spurs 104
- Game 3: Spurs 115 Knicks 111
- Game 4: Knicks 107, Spurs 106
- Game 5: Saturday, June 13th
- Game 6: Tuesday, June 16th*
- Game 7: Friday, June 19th*
*If necessary
