ESPN announces 2026 NBA Finals coverage: Knicks vs. Spurs on ABC with Mike Breen calling play-by-play
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Summary
ESPN announces its coverage plans for the 2026 NBA Finals, which will feature the New York Knicks (their first Finals since 1999) visiting the San Antonio Spurs on ABC. The broadcast team includes Mike Breen, Richard Jefferson, Tim Legler, and Lisa Salters. The article highlights the matchup between Jalen Brunson and Victor Wembanyama, and notes the Spurs' sixth NBA Finals appearance on ABC.
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The matchup marks the Knicks' first NBA Finals appearance since 1999 — and their first ever on ABC — and the Spurs' sixth NBA Finals appearance on ABC.
Mike Breen will provide play-by-play alongside analysts Richard Jefferson and Tim Legler, with Lisa Salters reporting.
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