NBA schedule: Knicks and Spurs reignite Finals rivalry and LeBron James returns to play Lakers on Christmas Day

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JUNE 18: #11 Jalen Brunson of the New York Knicks celebrates while holding the trophy during the New York Knicks Championship ticker tape parade and victory rally celebrating winning the 2026 NBA Finals on June 18, 2026 in New York City. The New York Knicks defeated the San Antonio Spurs in five games to win their first NBA Championship in 53 years. (Photo by Roy Rochlin/Getty Images)

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