The 2026 NBA Finals will feature a rematch between the New York Knicks and San Antonio Spurs, who previously faced off in the 1999 Finals, with the Spurs winning their first championship. Historically, the most common Finals matchup is between the Boston Celtics and Los Angeles Lakers, who have met 12 times. Other notable matchups include the Lakers against the Philadelphia 76ers (6 times) and the Knicks (5 times), among others. The Knicks-Spurs duel adds to the rich history of NBA Finals rematches.
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