Get Ready for the New York Knicks versus the San Antonio Spurs for the Larry O’Brien Trophy. This NBA Finals Preview highlights two elite teams about to face off in what will go down as the greatest series in basketball playoff history. New York has breezed through the Eastern Conference, winning 11 straight postseason games. The Spurs came back from a 3-2 series deficit to defeat the Oklahoma City Thunder on the defending champs’ court. In this series, expect close, hard-fought games with how well these teams match up in key areas.

Roster

The Knicks have arguably the best starting five in the NBA. Jalen Brunson is an All-NBA player able to score at will. Karl-Anthony Towns is an All-Star big man with elite shooting. OG Anunoby, Mikail Bridges, and Josh Hart form a strong wing trio that defends and shoots at a high level. Key reserves include Mitchell Robinson, Duece McBride, and Landry Shamet. This group has displayed great chemistry throughout the postseason and is firing on all cylinders.

The Spurs have a young, athletic squad led by the Defensive Player of the Year, the Alien known as Victor Wembanyama. They also have a strong duo at guard in all-star De’Aaron Fox and Stephon Castle. Devon Vassell and Julian Champagnie are capable wings that can score. Off the bench, San Antonio can turn to the sixth man of the year, Keldon Johnson, and rookie Dylan Harper. Luke Kornet will spell Wembanyama as the backup center. The depth of good perimeter players is what makes the Spurs’ roster stronger for this series. Advantage: Spurs