The New York Knicks are in. Now, they wait.
The team is back in the NBA Finals for the first time in 27 years after sweeping the Cleveland Cavaliers in the Eastern Conference Finals. Jalen Brunson, Karl-Anthony Towns and Co. are riding a 11-game winning streak after defeating the Atlanta Hawks 4-2 in the first round and another sweep of the Philadelphia 76ers in the second round.
New York will now face the winner of an epic showdown in the Western Conference Finals between the defending champion Oklahoma City Thunder and the San Antonio Spurs.
When do the Finals begin, and which team will have home court? Here’s what you need to know.
NBA Finals matchup
The Knicks will await the winner of the Western Conference Finals between the Thunder and Spurs.
That series is currently tied at 2-2 with Game 5 in Oklahoma City on Tuesday and Game 6 in San Antonio on Thursday. A possible Game 7 would be in Oklahoma City on Saturday.
Western Conference Finals: Thunder vs. Spurs (Series tied 2-2)
- Game 5: Tuesday, May 26, at 8:30 p.m. ET, NBC/Peacock
- Game 6: Thursday, May 28, at 8:30 p.m. ET, NBC/Peacock
- *Game 7: Saturday, May 30, at 8:30 p.m. ET, NBC/Peacock
*if necessary
Victor Wembanyama scored 33 points as San Antonio dominated Oklahoma City 103-82 in Game 4 to even the Western Conference Finals series 2-2.
When do the NBA Finals start?
Even though the Western Conference Finals is still ongoing, the NBA Finals schedule is set with Game 1 tipping off on Wednesday, June 3.
Here’s an early look at when each game will be held:
- Game 1: Wednesday, June 3, at 8:30 p.m. ET on ABC
- Game 2: Friday, June 5, at 8:30 p.m. ET on ABC
- Game 3: Monday, June 8, at 8:30 p.m. ET on ABC
- Game 4: Wednesday, June 10, at 8:30 p.m. ET on ABC
- *Game 5: Saturday, June 13, at 8:30 p.m. ET on ABC
- *Game 6: Tuesday, June 16, at 8:30 p.m. ET on ABC
- *Game 7: Friday, June 19, at 8:30 p.m. ET on ABC
*if necessary
Which team has home court in the NBA Finals?
The Western Conference winner will have home court in the NBA Finals because both the Thunder (64-18) and Spurs (62-20) had a better regular season record than the Knicks (53-29).
The West representative will have home court for Games 1, 2, 5 and 7, while Games 3, 4 and 6 will be at Madison Square Garden in New York City.
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