The New York Knicks can move within one win of their first NBA title since 1973 when they host Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs in Game 4 of the 2026 NBA Finals. New York leads the best-of-seven series 2–1. Below is the full USA streaming guide, start time and TV channel — followed by the rivalry and the latest news heading into Game 4.
How to Watch Knicks vs Spurs Game 4 in the USA
Every game of the 2026 NBA Finals airs on ABC, with tip-off at 8:30 p.m. ET. You can watch it free over the air with a digital antenna on your local ABC station, or stream it online through ABC.com and the ESPN App (sign in with your TV provider). ESPN’s standalone tier, ESPN Unlimited ($29.99/month or $299.99/year), also carries every Finals game.
| Matchup | New York Knicks vs San Antonio Spurs |
| Game | NBA Finals — Game 4 (NYK leads 2–1) |
| Date | Wednesday, June 10, 2026 |
| Tip-off | 8:30 p.m. ET / 7:30 CT / 6:30 MT / 5:30 PT |
| Venue | Madison Square Garden, New York |
| TV | ABC |
| Official stream | ABC.com & the ESPN App (TV-provider sign-in) |
Official streaming options (USA)
- ABC — the national broadcast; free over the air with an antenna in local markets.
- ABC.com / ABC app — live stream; open the menu, choose “LIVE” and sign in with your TV provider.
- ESPN App / ESPN Unlimited — streams ABC’s Finals coverage; standalone plan $29.99/mo or $299.99/yr.
- Live-TV services — YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV, Fubo and DirecTV Stream carry ABC/ESPN (local ABC availability varies by market, and several offer free trials).
Watching from outside the US? Because of time zones, Game 4 falls in the early hours of Thursday, June 11 in the UK, Pakistan and Australia — it’s still Wednesday night, June 10, in the United States.
Knicks vs Spurs: The Series So Far
- Game 1 (June 3, San Antonio): Knicks 105, Spurs 95
- Game 2 (June 5, San Antonio): Knicks 105, Spurs 104
- Game 3 (June 8, New York): Spurs 115, Knicks 111
New York stole both openers on the road before San Antonio struck back at Madison Square Garden, snapping the Knicks’ 13-game playoff winning streak. A New York win in Game 4 would hand the Knicks a commanding 3–1 lead and put them on the doorstep of the championship.
The Rivalry & Latest News
A 1999 Finals rematch, 27 years later
This is a rematch decades in the making. The Knicks and Spurs last met in the 1999 NBA Finals, when San Antonio won the first of its five titles in five games. New York is back on this stage for the first time since — chasing a first championship since 1973 — while the Spurs, who missed the playoffs for six straight seasons, have surged back behind Victor Wembanyama, the reigning Defensive Player of the Year and Western Conference Finals MVP and the leading scorer of this series.
Wembanyama vs Brunson: Game 3 boiled over
Game 3 turned chippy early. Wembanyama shoved Knicks captain Jalen Brunson to the floor in the first quarter and wasn’t called for a foul on the play; the league later acknowledged a foul was missed but declined to upgrade it to a flagrant. That decision carries weight — Wembanyama is sitting on two flagrant-foul points this postseason, and a fourth would trigger an automatic one-game suspension. Expect heavy physicality and plenty of officiating scrutiny in Game 4.
Injury report & availability
Both teams are expected to be at close to full strength. Knicks center Mitchell Robinson has been playing through a hand injury but is available, and Brunson has pushed through discomfort dating back to a Game 1 knee scare — he still poured in 32 points in the Game 3 loss. Wembanyama is set to play.
Game 4 Analysis: What to Watch For
- Containing Wembanyama. He’s averaging roughly 29 points a game in the Finals and anchoring the paint. Karl-Anthony Towns, Robinson and OG Anunoby must make him work for everything — without piling up fouls.
- Brunson’s burst. New York’s offense runs through its captain; his health and shot-making will swing the game.
- Pace battle. San Antonio’s young legs — Stephon Castle, Dylan Harper and De’Aaron Fox — want to run. The Knicks want a physical, half-court grind.
- The Garden factor. A roaring MSG crowd will be pushing New York toward a 3–1 stranglehold.
- Discipline. With the flagrant-point storyline hanging over Wembanyama, composure and the free-throw margin could decide a tight one.
Home court has flipped the script in this series — the road team has won three straight. But back at the Garden with a chance to seize control, expect New York to play with desperation. The pick here: Knicks in a close one, with Wembanyama keeping San Antonio within striking distance.
Knicks vs Spurs Game 4: FAQ
What time is Knicks vs Spurs Game 4?
8:30 p.m. ET on Wednesday, June 10, 2026.
What channel is Game 4 on?
ABC — every game of the 2026 NBA Finals airs on ABC.
How can I stream Game 4 live?
Stream it on ABC.com and the ESPN App with a TV-provider sign-in, through ESPN Unlimited, or via a live-TV service such as YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV, Fubo or DirecTV Stream. ABC is also free over the air with an antenna.
Where is Game 4 being played?
Madison Square Garden in New York.
Who is favored in Game 4?
It’s close. New York holds home court and a 2–1 series lead and is a slight favorite heading into Game 4.
Start times, channels and streaming availability are accurate at the time of writing and may change. Always confirm with the official broadcaster in your region.
