The Knicks are playing in the NBA finals for the ninth time overall and first time in 27 years. Game 1 is Wednesday at San Antonio, the team the Knicks lost to in 1999.

The start time, TV channel, and watch guide for the NBA Finals featuring the New York Knicks and San Antonio Spurs. Game 1 is June 3 at 8:30 p.m. ET on ABC.

The last time the New York Knicks made the NBA Finals, the San Antonio Spurs were the opponent and just happened to have a generational big-man talent who was heading to the title…