The San Antonio Spurs are back in the NBA Finals for the first time since 2014, marking the team’s seventh time in the championship series.
After defeating the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 7 of the Western Conference Finals on May 30, the Spurs are facing the New York Knicks starting June 3 night at Frost Bank Center. The matchup marks the first Finals meeting between the two teams since 1999, when the Spurs won their first NBA championship.
The Knicks came back from a 14-point second-half deficit, beating the Spurs 105-95 in Game 1. A nail-biting Game 2 ended in a 105-104 victory for the Knicks.
The Spurs broke the Knicks’ historic 13-game playoff winning streak, by claiming a 115-111 victory in Game 3. The Spurs held the lead for the majority of Game 4, but ultimately lost after the Knicks came back by 29 points, giving the team a 107-106 victory.
The Knicks lead 3-1 in the best-of-seven series. Game 5 tips off Saturday at 7:30 p.m. at Frost Bank Center.
For fans who don’t have tickets to the game, free watch parties are planned across the city. Here’s where you can watch.
Game 5
The Rock at La Cantera
Where: 1 Spurs Way, San Antonio, TX 78256
When: 6:30 p.m.
Features: Outdoor viewing screen, a live DJ, fan activations, giveaways, and food and drinks available for purchase.
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Civic Park at Hemisfair
Where: 210 S Alamo St, San Antonio, TX 78205
When: 6:30 p.m.
Features: Outdoor viewing screen and food and drinks available for purchase.
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Pearl Park
Where: 312 Pearl Pkwy, San Antonio, TX 78215
When: 7:30 p.m.
Features: Outdoor viewing screen, pet-friendly, and food and drinks available for purchase.
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Will Naylor Smith River Walk Plaza at the Tobin Center
Where: 100 Auditorium Cir, San Antonio, TX 78205
When: 6:00 p.m.
Features: Outdoor viewing screen on the River Walk, and food and specialty cocktails available for purchase.
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The Friendly Spot
Where: 943 S Alamo St, San Antonio, TX 78205
When: 7:30 p.m.
Features: Outdoor viewing screen and food and drinks available for purchase.
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Hops & Hounds
Where: 1123 Avenue B, San Antonio, TX 78215
When: 7:30 p.m.
Features: Outdoor viewing screen and food and drinks available for purchase.
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Jaime’s Place
Where: 1514 W Commerce St, San Antonio, TX 78207
When: 7:30 p.m.
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Pluckers Wing Bar
Where: Any San Antonio location
Features: Viewing screens and five free wings for fans wearing Spurs gear with the purchase of an adult entrée.
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Elsewhere Too
Where: 4513 N Loop 1604 W, San Antonio, TX 78249
When: 7:30 p.m.
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Gimme Gimme
Where: 100 Auditorium Cir, San Antonio, TX 78205
When: 5:00 p.m.
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River North Ice House
Where: 317 W Jones Ave, San Antonio, TX 78215
When: 7:30 p.m.
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Smoke Skybar
Where: 1100 E Houston St, San Antonio, TX 78205
When: 7:30 p.m.
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The Shops at Rivercenter
Where: 849 E Commerce St, San Antonio, TX 78205
When: 7:30 p.m.
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Big’z Burger Joint UTSA
Where: 5539 UTSA Boulevard, San Antonio, TX 78249
When: 7:30 p.m.
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Boudro’s Texas Bistro
Where: 421 E Commerce St, San Antonio, TX 78205
When: 7:30 p.m.
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Ambler Texas Kitchen + Cocktails at Hotel Contessa
Where: 306 W Market St, San Antonio, TX 78205
When: 7:30 p.m.
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