The New York Knicks return to the court on Saturday night with a chance to make history. They face the San Antonio Spurs in Game 5 of the 2026 NBA Finals at Frost Bank Center in San Antonio.A fan waves a flag outside Madison Square Garden on the day of Game 5 of the NBA Finals between the New York Knicks and San Antonio Spurs, in New York City, US. (REUTERS)New York leads the series 3-1 and is one win away from securing its first NBA championship since 1973. A victory would bring the franchise its first Larry O'Brien Trophy in more than five decades.“We’ve been preaching all year it’s about the next possession, the next possession, the next possession,” Knicks coach Mike Brown said. “We understand any time you try to play a closeout game, the level of desperation — for your opponents — increases (and) the level of desperation for the fans of your opponents is increased. You have to bring your best effort because even if you bring your best effort, it may not happen, especially on the road.”Also Read: Why is Morocco called ‘MAR’ at the FIFA World Cup? The unique reason behind the abbreviation confusing fansGame detailsMatchup: New York Knicks at San Antonio SpursSeries: Knicks lead 3-1Date: Saturday, June 13, 2026Tip-off: 8:30 p.m. ET (7:30 p.m. CT / 5:30 p.m. PT)Venue: Frost Bank Center, San Antonio, TexasHow to watchTV channel: ABC (national broadcast)Live streaming:ESPN App (with a valid cable or streaming provider login)FuboDirecTV StreamYouTube TVHulu + Live TVSling TV (ABC availability varies by market)Additional options:ESPN UnlimitedNBA League Pass (Finals blackout restrictions may apply)Also Read: James Harden arrested in Texas: All on charges filed against Cavaliers StarOfficialsThe NBA assigned Scott Foster, James Capers and Tyler Ford as the referees for Game 5. Foster and Capers officiated Game 1 of the series, while Ford worked Game 2.If the Spurs extend the series with a victory, Game 6 will be played Tuesday night in New York.