The 2026 NBA Finals return to Madison Square Garden on Wednesday night as the New York Knicks host the San Antonio Spurs in Game 4. The Knicks hold a 2-1 lead in the best-of-seven series, but the Spurs gained momentum with a 115-111 win in Game 3. That victory ended New York's long postseason winning streak and brought fresh life into the Finals.
For the Knicks, Game 4 is a chance to move one step closer to their first NBA championship in more than five decades. For the Spurs, another road win would level the series before it heads back to San Antonio. With stars on both sides and the title race heating up, fans can expect another intense battle.
Team Stats Comparison
- Spurs: Regular Season Record 62-20, 2nd in West, 29-12 Road Record
- Knicks: Regular Season Record 53-29, 3rd in East, 30-10 Home Record
- NBA Finals Record: Spurs 1-2, Knicks 2-1
- Last Game: Spurs won 115-111
Starting Lineups for Game 4
San Antonio Spurs
- PG: De'Aaron Fox
- SG: Stephon Castle
- SF: Devin Vassell
- PF: Julian Champagnie
- C: Victor Wembanyama
New York Knicks
- PG: Jalen Brunson
- SG: Mikal Bridges
- SF: Josh Hart
- PF: OG Anunoby
- C: Karl-Anthony Towns
Both teams are expected to stick with the same starting units that played in Game 3.
Players to Watch
Victor Wembanyama: The Spurs superstar was unstoppable in Game 3. He finished with 32 points, eight rebounds, and six assists while controlling both ends of the floor.
Jalen Brunson: New York's leader continues to be the engine of the offense. The Knicks will need another big scoring performance from him to regain control of the series.
Karl-Anthony Towns: Towns can change the game with his scoring and rebounding. The Knicks need a stronger inside presence against Wembanyama.
Matchup Preview
The biggest battle will be in the paint. Wembanyama's size and defensive impact caused problems for New York throughout Game 3. The Knicks must move the ball better and avoid costly turnovers.
San Antonio enters with confidence after stealing a game on the road. Meanwhile, the Knicks will look to use their home crowd to regain momentum. With the series sitting at 2-1, Game 4 could become the turning point of the NBA Finals.
Injury Report
- Spurs: No major injuries reported
- Knicks: No major injuries reported
Both teams are expected to have their key players available.
Where to Watch Game 4
- Matchup: Spurs vs Knicks
- Game: NBA Finals Game 4
- Date: June 11, 2026
- Venue: Madison Square Garden, New York
- Time: 8:30 p.m. ET
- TV (U.S.): ABC
- TV (India): ESPN
- Streaming: ABC and partner streaming platforms
With the Knicks trying to take a commanding 3-1 series lead and the Spurs fighting to even the Finals, Game 4 promises to be one of the biggest and most important matchups of the 2026 NBA season.
