Hour 1: Knicks vs. Spurs: NYC Unites for Game 1 of the NBA Finals
Hour 1: Knicks vs. Spurs: NYC Unites for Game 1 of the NBA Finals  
Podcast: The Carton Show with Craig Carton & Chris McMonigle
Published On: Wed Jun 03 2026
Description: Craig and Big Mac analyze the electric atmosphere in New York City as the Knicks prepare for a historic Game 1 of the NBA Finals against the San Antonio Spurs. They detail the massive ticket demand for Madison Square Garden watch parties and debate the impact of key roster moves made by Leon Rose. The discussion also includes strict rules for series predictions and a look at Victor Wembanyama’s previous struggles at Yankee Stadium. 01:20 - NBA Finals Game 1 05:08 - NBA Finals Ratings Potential 10:14 - MSG Watch Party Madness 13:44 - Series Prediction Rules 17:25 - Firing Tom Thibodeau 20:31 - Wembanyama’s New York Struggles 27:47 - Leon Rose Roster Moves 32:42 - Celebrity Row Auction 38:42 - High School Nicknames 42:50 - Trump’s Finals Outlook