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Knicks in five.
That’s the motto across New York City as ecstatic fans are putting out winning energy in support of the hometown team, who have a 3-1 lead over the Spurs ahead of tonight’s NBA Finals game.
As a matter of fact, Method Man uttered those very words after the Wu-Tang Clan performed to a star-studded crowd during halftime of Game 4. Celebs included Taylor Swift, Ben Stiller, Adam Sandler, Hailey Bieber, Larry David, and Jalen Brunson’s “No. 1” — Mariska Hargitay.
While the Saturday night Game 5 action is set to be back in San Antonio, you can watch it from anywhere with DIRECTV.
Game 5 of the NBA Finals is tonight, Saturday, June 13, 2026, starting at 8:30 p.m. ET, with the New York Knicks vs. the San Antonio Spurs.
If you don’t have cable, you’ll need a live TV streaming service to catch all the action.
DIRECTV is our top pick for watching the NBA live for free — its five-day free trial includes ABC (plus every other channel you’ll need for the rest of the highly anticipated finals). When the trial is over, you’ll pay as low as $44.99/month and get access to over 90 live channels.
Another option? Sling’s TV Select Pass, which starts at $19.99/month and includes ESPN and ABC.
The Knicks vs. Spurs playoff schedule is as follows:
Own this piece of history with our cover celebrating the Knicks’ sweep over the Cavs.
Fanatics is home to plenty of finals-themed merch, including this Knicks hat.
Pair it with the official finals tee for a style slam dunk.
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