New York Knicks-San Antonio Spurs NBA Finals 2026 Live Updates

An NBA fan and time traveler who leapt forward 27 years from June 1999 to June 2026 might be shocked to see the same exact teams facing off against one another over two decades apart.

The New York Knicks and San Antonio Spurs are primed to face off against one another once again-- the first Knicks appearance in the NBA Finals since their 1999 defeat at the hands of the same opponent.

Despite the analogous finals matchup, some components of modern life in 2026 may look unfamiliar to the time traveler, while other scenes may strike a similar chord.

Click here for all the ways things have changed, and a few of the ways things stayed the same.

There are fans and then there are superfans. Meet Anthony Donahue: the man who has bled blue and orange his whole life.

For him, the Knicks are so much more than just his favorite team, they were an escape from a tough childhood.

They were a family who rallied for him when he needed it most.

He's been called the Knicks biggest fan -- and it might be hard to argue with that.

Known as "Anthony MSG" around The Garden, Donahue spoke with Joelle Garguilo about his life's journey as a Knicks fan.

For Knicks fans in New York City and around our area, a chance to see their team in the NBA Finals is a once-in-a-lifetime experience.

It is no doubt going to be electric for Game 3 at the Garden -- but there are evidently some fans who can't wait until then.

Some fans made the trip to San Antonio to catch Game 1 and caught up with Anthony Johnson:

Anthony Johnson has more from San Antonio, Texas.

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani and New York City Economic Development Corporation President & CEO Jeanny Pak announced that the New York Knicks' 2026 postseason run has generated an estimated $202 million in economic activity from home games played so far.

As the Knicks return to the NBA Finals for the first time in 27 years, the postseason has the potential to generate a total of $465 million in economic activity if all possible home games are played.

Chantee Lans continues team coverage from Midtown.

"New Yorkers have been waiting 27 years for this moment," said Mayor Mamdani. "I've watched this team from the nosebleeds, from my couch with my family and alongside neighbors across this city. Millions of New Yorkers have done the same from living rooms, restaurants, barbershops and street corners in every borough. When the Knicks win, New York comes alive. And as these numbers make clear, that energy supports small businesses, workers and neighborhoods that make New York what it is. Go Knicks."