The New York Knicks and the San Antonio Spurs are set to face off in the 2026 NBA Finals this week, with Game 1 tipping off at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday at Frost Bank Center in San Antonio.
This championship series marks a highly anticipated matchup between the two franchises, serving as a rematch of the 1999 NBA Finals between the Knicks and Spurs, where the Spurs came out victorious, according to USA TODAY.
More than two decades later, both teams have a chance to add to their longstanding history.
The Knicks are making their first Finals appearance since 1999 and seeking their first NBA championship since 1973 with two title wins so far.
Meanwhile, the Spurs are back in the Finals for the first time since 2014, where they won their fifth NBA title.
How far away is San Antonio from Lubbock?
For fans traveling to watch the games, San Antonio is approximately 385 miles from Lubbock, a six-hour drive between the two Texas cities.
2026 NBA Finals schedule
The NBA Finals will be broadcast exclusively on ABC with all games starting at 7:30 p.m. CT. All games can also be streamed on Fubo. *- if necessary
This article originally appeared on Lubbock Avalanche-Journal: How far is Lubbock from San Antonio for Spurs, Knicks in NBA Finals?
Reporting by Sofia Bueno, Lubbock Avalanche-Journal / Lubbock Avalanche-Journal
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