The history of the New York Knicks in the Finals is filled with long gaps, near-misses and iconic moments that shaped their identity in the league, setting the stage for every return to basketball’s biggest spotlight.

The 2026 NBA Finals have delivered in terms of dramatic finishes, though the New York Knicks being up 2-0 against the San Antonio Spurs suggests this series may not be a long one.

Marcus Semien and MJ Melendez also homered for the last-place Mets, who took two of three games from the Padres to win a series in San Diego for the first time since 2018.