The 2026 NBA Playoffs ended with the New York Knicks beating the San Antonio Spurs 4-1 in the Finals — the franchise's first championship since 1973. Led by Finals MVP Jalen Brunson, the Knicks closed the postseason winning 15 of their final 16 games. Here is the complete results recap, round by round.
2026 NBA Finals: Knicks 4, Spurs 1
| Game | Date | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Game 1 | June 3 | Knicks 105, Spurs 95 |
| Game 2 | June 5 | Knicks 105, Spurs 104 |
| Game 3 | June 8 | Spurs 115, Knicks 111 |
| Game 4 | June 10 | Knicks 107, Spurs 106 |
| Game 5 | June 13 | Knicks 94, Spurs 90 |
The Knicks stole both games in San Antonio to open the series, survived a Game 3 loss at Madison Square Garden, then authored history in Game 4: down 29 points, they rallied to win 107-106 on OG Anunoby's tip-in with 1.2 seconds left — the largest comeback in NBA Finals history. Brunson closed it in Game 5 with 45 points, including 13 straight in the fourth quarter of the 94-90 clincher.
Finals MVP: Jalen Brunson — his 45-point Game 5 tied Michael Jordan's record for road points in a Finals clincher.
How the Knicks Got There
- First round: Beat the #6 Atlanta Hawks 4-2.
- Conference semifinals: Swept the #7 Philadelphia 76ers 4-0.
- Conference finals: Swept the #4 Cleveland Cavaliers 4-0 — first Finals trip since 1999.
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How the Spurs Got There
- First round: Beat the #7 Portland Trail Blazers 4-1.
- Conference semifinals: Beat the #6 Minnesota Timberwolves 4-2.
- Conference finals: Beat the #1 Oklahoma City Thunder 4-3, clinching with a 111-103 Game 7 road win behind Victor Wembanyama's 22 points — San Antonio's first Finals trip since 2014.
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2026 Conference Finals Results
East: Knicks 4, Cavaliers 0 — a sweep with two blowouts (109-93, 130-93) and an overtime win in Game 1 (115-104).
West: Spurs 4, Thunder 3 — the dethroning of the defending champions: San Antonio took Game 1 and Game 7 in Oklahoma City, surviving behind Wembanyama, Stephon Castle, De'Aaron Fox, and a series-shifting Luke Kornet block.
2026 Conference Semifinals Results
- Thunder 4, Lakers 0 (Oklahoma City swept Los Angeles).
- Spurs 4, Timberwolves 2.
- Knicks 4, 76ers 0.
- Cavaliers advanced in the East bracket.
Check final standings and team stats to see how the field settled.
What It Means for 2026-27
- The Knicks open defense of the title on opening night with a banner raising at MSG.
- The Spurs' young core (Wembanyama, Castle, Harper) arrives a year ahead of schedule.
- Oklahoma City's window stays open, but the West now runs through Texas.
Read the full 2026-27 season preview for contenders, dates, and viewing guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the 2026 NBA championship?
The New York Knicks, beating the San Antonio Spurs 4-1 — their third title and first since 1973.
Who was the 2026 Finals MVP?
Jalen Brunson, capped by a 45-point Game 5.
What was the biggest comeback of the 2026 playoffs?
The Knicks' 29-point Game 4 Finals rally (107-106) — the largest comeback in Finals history.
Where can I watch 2026-27 games?
Start with today's schedule and the watch guide.