Three Biggest Questions Entering NBA Finals Spurs-Knicks Matchup

ConsumerSportsMoneyThree Biggest Questions Entering NBA Finals Spurs-Knicks MatchupByTom Rende,Contributor.Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Tom Rende is a writer that covers all things NBA.Follow AuthorJun 03, 2026, 07:56pm EDTNEW YORK, NEW YORK - MARCH 01: Victor Wembanyama #1 of the San Antonio Spurs dunks the ball during the third quarter of the game against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden on March 01, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Dustin Satloff/Getty Images)Getty ImagesTalent is the driving force of success in the NBA. It only goes so far in the playoffs when matchups play a huge part in how a series unfolds. The New York Knicks and the San Antonio Spurs were not the pick of most analysts to make it to the championship series back in April, but here they stand now ready to take on the other in a heavyweight battle. So much build up to the event leads to tons of analysis and worthy questions about strengths, weaknesses and advantages. Here are three questions that may weigh heavily in determining who will eventually emerge as the victor:Who will be the weaker shooter: Wembanyama or Hart?It’s an interesting dichotomy to view a series through the lens of two average shooters, but the effectiveness of both will likely dictate a large part of this series. Josh Hart just finished a regular season in which he drained over 41 percent of his looks from deep, which ranked 16th best in the NBA. He just came off of a series in which he proved the doubters wrong by draining nine treys. Yet, the Spurs will likely allow him to take those same shots time and time again. Forcing the Knicks offense to be overly reliant on Hart’s shooting can be detrimental to the team for multiple reasons. A snapshot of the 1st half against the Cleveland Cavaliers is a perfect reason for why this could be problematic. Jarrett Allen is the primary defender on Hart and completely abandons him in the corner. Even though OG Anunoby has an advantag...