Spurs Win 10 of 13 Expert Finals Picks as Wembanyama Takes 10 MVP Votes
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Updated · ESPN · Jun 2
Spurs Win 10 of 13 Expert Finals Picks as Wembanyama Takes 10 MVP Votes
3 articles · Updated · ESPN · Jun 2
Ten of 13 experts picked San Antonio to beat New York in the 2026 NBA Finals, with most forecasts calling for a six- or seven-game series.
Victor Wembanyama drew 10 MVP picks, while Jalen Brunson received the other three alongside the panel's three Knicks championship selections.
Game 1 tips off Wednesday at 8:30 p.m. ET on ABC and the ESPN app, opening a matchup between New York, seeded No. 3, and San Antonio, seeded No. 2.
The series guarantees an eighth straight NBA season with a new champion; the Knicks last won in 1973, while the Spurs are chasing their first title in 12 years.
The finalists already split a title-stage meeting this season after New York beat San Antonio in Las Vegas to win the NBA Cup.