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NBA Finals

May 25 – June 11, 2026 Updated Jun 11

Every published chapter of The Fold's coverage of NBA Finals, in one place — oldest to newest, updated as the story develops.

Local

Knicks sweep Cavaliers 130-93 to reach first NBA Finals since 1999

The New York Knicks completed a four-game sweep of the Cleveland Cavaliers with a 130-93 rout at Madison Square Garden, ending a 27-year wait for an Eastern Conference championship. Jalen Brunson was named conference finals MVP; the Knicks now await the winner of the Thunder-Spurs series for a 3 June tip-off.

National

Wembanyama's Spurs oust Thunder in Game 7 to set 1999 Finals rematch with Knicks

Victor Wembanyama scored 22 points as the San Antonio Spurs dethroned the defending-champion Oklahoma City Thunder 111-103 in Game 7 to reach their first NBA Finals since 2014. They will face the New York Knicks in a rematch of the 1999 Finals, with the series tipping off on 3 June.

National Latest

Knicks erase 29-point deficit, largest comeback in NBA Finals history, to lead Spurs 3-1

New York stormed back from 29 down to beat San Antonio 107-106 on OG Anunoby's tip-in with 1.2 seconds left, taking a 3-1 NBA Finals lead and closing on a first title since 1973.

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