The New York Knicks are preparing for a tough test from San Antonio as the NBA Finals tip off Wednesday, with the Spurs looking to settle the score after their loss in the NBA Cup.
Both teams kept things steady during Tuesday’s media day, staying focused on the best-of-seven championship series.
“Really well-coached team, really talented team. You can tell how together they are, which is very dope,” Knicks forward Mikal Bridges said of the Spurs.
“They’re ready to go out there and fight. They’re going to battle. Not soft at all. They’re going to compete at a high level. I feel like we do the same. Just excited.”
New York, which is chasing its first NBA championship since 1973, beat San Antonio 124-113 in Las Vegas to win the NBA Cup in December. The teams also split their regular-season meetings, each winning on its home court.
