In 1999, the Spurs beat the Knicks by winning Games 1, 2, 4, and 5.
In 2026, the Knicks beat the Spurs by winning Games 1, 2, 4, and 5.
The exact same sequence.
The exact same matchup.
27 years later, New York got its revenge.
The New York Knicks went 16-3 in the postseason.
Their losses were by a combined 6 points.
Their wins were by a combined 289 points.
One of the great playoff runs you will ever see in any sport. Truly unbelievable, man.
Josh Hart, Jalen Brunson, and Mikal Bridges have spent years winning together, and the story keeps getting better.
🏆 NCAA Champions at Villanova
🏆 NBA Cup Champions
🏆 NBA Champions
The NovaKnicks trio did it again. 🗽
Major respect for the Knicks. They wanted it more.
Jalen Brunson has officially won a championship at all levels. High school, College & the NBA.
The Spurs lost this championship. Very difficult to watch them play in the 4th quarter.
Very happy for all my friends in NY.
Jalen Brunson is now the first player in NBA history to win Finals MVP, Conference Finals MVP, and NBA Cup MVP.
In just one season, he became a Knicks legend.
"I've been here when we have won 17 games, when we won 60 games, and to finally be able to get it done in 2026... it's amazing"
- Longest tenured Knick Mitchell Robinson