Let’s friggin’ go, Knicks!
New York City is absolutely buzzing over the Knicks’ opening victory against the San Antonio Spurs, building even more excitement for tonight’s second matchup of the NBA Finals.
NBA Finals: what to know
- What: New York Knicks vs. San Antonio Spurs, Game 2
- When: June 5, 2026, at 8:30 p.m. ET
- Where: Frost Bank Center (San Antonio, Texas)
- Channel: ABC
- Streaming: DIRECTV (try it free)
After beating the Cleveland Cavaliers in the Eastern Conference Final, the Knicks advanced to the NBA Finals, cinching a 105-95 win over the Spurs in the first face-off.
Breaking a 26-year streak of missing NBA Finals glory, the town is painted blue and orange, including a 34th Street–Penn Station subway entrance and even the Empire State Building lighting up in team colors in support.
When is the second Knicks vs. Spurs game in the NBA Finals?
Game 2 of the NBA Finals is tonight, June 5, 2026, starting at 8:30 p.m. ET, with the New York Knicks vs. the San Antonio Spurs.
How to watch Knicks vs. Spurs for free:
If you don’t have cable, you’ll need a live TV streaming service to catch all the action.
DIRECTV is our top pick for watching the NBA live for free — its five-day free trial includes ABC (plus every other channel you’ll need for the rest of the highly anticipated finals). When the trial is over, you’ll pay as low as $44.99/month and get access to over 90 live channels.
Another option? Sling’s TV Select Pass, which starts at $19.99/month and includes ESPN and ABC.
What is the Knicks vs. Spurs NBA Finals schedule?
The Knicks vs. Spurs playoff schedule is as follows:
- Game 2: Friday, June 5, 2026 at 8:30 p.m. ET (in San Antonio)
- Game 3: Monday, June 8, 2026 at 8:30 p.m. ET (in New York City)
- Game 4: Wednesday, June 10, 2026 at 8:30 p.m. ET (in New York City)
- Game 5 (if necessary): Saturday, June 13, 2026 at 8:30 p.m. ET (in San Antonio)
- Game 6 (if necessary): Tuesday, June 16, 2026 at 8:30 p.m. ET (in New York City)
- Game 7 (if necessary): Friday, June 19, 2026 at 8:30 p.m. ET (in San Antonio)
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