Alex Caruso of the Oklahoma City Thunder reacts after making a 3-point basket against the San Antonio Spurs during the fourth quarter of Game 1 in the NBA Western Conference Finals at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, on May 18, 2026. (Alex Slitz/Getty Images)
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76ers vs Knicks | Tuesday, Oct 20, 2026 at 7:00 pm ET | Madison Square Garden, New York, NY | NBC/Peacock
A lot has changed over the summer. The 76ers have added two major pieces to their starting lineup, and even one to their rotation. The additions of Jaylen Brown, LeBron James and Anfernee Simons will give the team a boost. The big question, as always, surrounds Joel Embiid and his health.
The Knicks were able to capture their first championship in over 40 years. Jalen Brunson established himself as a true 1A option for the team, and the Knicks now have a chance to be the first team in about a decade to win the NBA Championship in back-to-back years. There are some cracks in the foundation, though. Karl-Anthony Towns wants a new contract, the team lost some depth, and it is hard to win two years in a row.
Philadelphia 76ers Starting Lineup
- Tyrese Maxey, PG
- VJ Edgecombe, SG
- Jaylen Brown, SF
- LeBron James, PF
- Joel Embiid, C
New York Knicks Starting Lineup
- Jalen Brunson, PG
- Josh Hart, SG
- Mikal Bridges, SF
- OG Anunoby, PF
- Karl-Anthony Towns, C
Thunder vs Spurs | Tuesday, Oct 20, 2026 at 9:30 pm ET | Frost Bank Center, San Antonio, TX | NBC/Peacock
How does a team respond to getting knocked out of the postseason, in Game 7, on their home court? That’s the question the Thunder will have to answer today. Oklahoma City won the championship two years ago, and they were knocked out by the Spurs last year. This year, they are opening the year against their biggest threat to returning to the Finals.
If we question how a team responds to being knocked out in the Western Conference Finals, we probably need to wonder how a team responds to being knocked out of the NBA Finals. The Spurs had leads in a few games and, simply put, they blew it. Sometimes, teams need to lose in order to learn how to win. Will the Spurs start their journey to the championship with a win today?
Oklahoma City Thunder Starting Lineup
- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, PG
- Cason Wallace, SG
- Jalen Williams, SF
- Chet Holmgren, PF
- Isaiah Hartenstein, C
San Antonio Spurs Starting Lineup
- De’Aaron Fox, PG
- Stephon Castle, SG
- Dylan Harper, SF
- Devin Vassell, PF
- Victor Wembanyama, C