Knicks in five.
That’s the motto across New York City as ecstatic fans are putting out winning energy in support of the hometown team, who have a 3-1 lead over the Spurs ahead of tonight’s NBA Finals game.
NBA Finals: what to know
- What: New York Knicks vs. San Antonio Spurs, Game 5
- When: June 13, 2026, at 8:30 p.m. ET
- Where: Frost Bank Center (San Antonio, Texas)
- Channel: ABC
- Streaming: DIRECTV (try it free)
As a matter of fact, Method Man uttered those very words after the Wu-Tang Clan performed to a star-studded crowd during halftime of Game 4. Celebs included Taylor Swift, Ben Stiller, Adam Sandler, Hailey Bieber, Larry David, and Jalen Brunson’s “No. 1” — Mariska Hargitay.
While the Saturday night Game 5 action is set to be back in San Antonio, you can watch it from anywhere with DIRECTV.
When is the fifth Knicks vs. Spurs game in the NBA Finals?
Game 5 of the NBA Finals is tonight, Saturday, June 13, 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 5: 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)