NBA Basketball 3d Briefing

Last updated: June 1, 2026, 5:42 PM ET

NBA Finals Preview

The NBA Finals are set with the San Antonio Spurs opening as favorites against the New York Knicks espn.com, with the Spurs eliminating the defending champion Thunder in a decisive 111-103 Game 7 victory espn.com. Victor Wembanyama's 22 points and seven rebounds powered the Spurs to the Western Conference title, bringing him closer to his "childhood dream" espn.com. Meanwhile, the Knicks have attracted nearly half of all money wagered on the NBA Finals winner at Draft Kings Sportsbook in New York, almost as much as every other team combined espn.com. The series will feature intriguing storylines including how the Knicks can contain Wembany