ESPN on Disney+: New York Knicks one win away from ending 53-year NBA Finals drought – The New York Knicks stand on the brink of history, with the storied franchise just one victory away from claiming its first NBA championship in 53 years following one of the most extraordinary comebacks the Finals has ever seen.
Game Five of the 2026 NBA Finals tips off 10.30am AEST Sunday, 14 June on ESPN, with coverage available via Disney+, Foxtel, Kayo Sports, Fetch TV and Sky NZ.
Knicks seize control of the Finals
After taking the opening two games of the series on the road in San Antonio, the Knicks appeared destined to surrender their advantage in Game Four.
The Spurs stormed to a commanding 29-point lead by halftime and looked set to level the series at two games apiece.
Instead, New York delivered a comeback for the ages.
OG Anunoby’s dramatic tip-in with just 1.2 seconds remaining completed the biggest comeback victory in NBA Finals history, handing the Knicks a 3-1 series lead and placing them within touching distance of a long-awaited championship.
Can the Spurs respond?
The stunning collapse leaves San Antonio facing a daunting task.
To lift the Larry O’Brien Trophy, the Spurs must now win three consecutive games against a Knicks side brimming with confidence and momentum.
Making matters worse for San Antonio, the team is still searching for its first home win of the series after New York claimed victories in the opening two games on the Spurs’ home court.
A Finals series capturing global attention
The drama unfolding on the court has also attracted an impressive celebrity audience.
Among those courtside during Game Four were Jerry Seinfeld, Larry David, Taylor Swift, Timothée Chalamet, Kylie Jenner, Adam Sandler and tennis great John McEnroe.
The star-studded crowd reflects the enormous interest surrounding a Finals series that has delivered unforgettable moments both on and off the hardwood.
ESPN brings fans courtside
ESPN’s comprehensive NBA Finals coverage continues throughout the series, with Kane Pitman, Skubie Mageza, Kelsey Browne and former NBA player Ryan Broekhoff reporting live from courtside.
Ahead of every Finals game, Disney+ viewers can also tune into Ball or Nothin’, hosted by Pitman and Mageza.
The exclusive programme provides behind-the-scenes access, analysis and interviews with celebrity fans and basketball identities from inside the Finals atmosphere.
Recent guests have included Ben Stiller, Knicks superfan Spike Lee and WWE personality Danhausen.
Meanwhile, Pitman, Browne and Broekhoff continue to deliver expert insights and breaking news through Nothing But Net at The NBA Finals.
NBA Finals schedule on ESPN
Sunday, 14 June
- 9.30am AEST – Ball or Nothin’ (Disney+)
- 10.30am AEST – San Antonio Spurs v New York Knicks, Game Five (ESPN)
Wednesday, 17 June
- 9.30am AEST – Ball or Nothin’ (Disney+)
- 10.30am AEST – New York Knicks v San Antonio Spurs, Game Six* (ESPN)
Saturday, 20 June
- 9.30am AEST – Ball or Nothin’ (Disney+)
- 10.30am AEST – San Antonio Spurs v New York Knicks, Game Seven* (ESPN)
*If required.
With the Knicks on the cusp of ending more than five decades of heartbreak, Sunday’s Game Five promises to be one of the most significant NBA broadcasts in recent memory.
Will New York finally celebrate championship glory, or can San Antonio keep the series alive?
The answer awaits live on ESPN.
Game Five of the 2026 NBA Finals airs 10.30am AEST Sunday, 14 June on ESPN.
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ESPN on Disney+: New York Knicks one win away from ending 53-year NBA Finals drought
