Poll: Who Wins Game 1, Knicks or Spurs?

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The NBA Finals are finally here! The San Antonio Spurs host the New York Knicks in Game 1 tonight (8:30 p.m. ET, ABC).

We asked you two days ago who you think will win the series, and 52% of voters sided with Victor Wembanyama and the Spurs. The Spurs have had four days to rest after their seven-game war with the Oklahoma City Thunder, while Jalen Brunson and the Knicks have had twice as long to rest after sweeping the Cleveland Cavaliers.

The Spurs are 6-3 at home through the first three rounds of the NBA playoffs. The Knicks, meanwhile, are 6-1 on the road in the playoffs. They've won six straight road games and 11 straight games overall. So…

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This story was originally published June 3, 2026 at 5:25 AM.