The Knicks-Spurs NBA Finals seemed unlikely before the playoffs. They saw it coming |

01/06/2026 11:30 - Only two of The Athletic's NBA staff saw this NBA Finals coming. They explain what they saw in April, and what they see for this series.

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Today at 17:16

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Today at 16:28

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Today at 17:43

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Today at 16:05

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