Both Conference Finals Openers Went to OT for the First Time Ever 🔥

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The opening games of the 2026 Conference Finals delivered two instant classics. On Monday night, the Spurs erased a late deficit to defeat the Thunder 122-115 in overtime behind a dominant closing stretch in Oklahoma City. Less than 24 hours later, the Knicks stormed back from 22 points down with 7:45 remaining in the 4th quarter before defeating the Cavaliers 115-104 in overtime after closing the game on a historic 44-11 run. This marks the first time in NBA history that both Conference Finals Game 1s have gone to overtime. Never miss a moment with the latest news, trending stories and highlights to bring you closer to your favorite players and teams. Download now ➡ https://nba.smart.link/NBAApp-YTDes Subscribe to the NBA: https://on.nba.com/2JX5gSN