The San Antonio Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama left the court as time expired during Game 2 of the NBA Finals. New York Knicks’ Landry Shamet, Josh Hart, and Mitchell Robinson celebrated their victory on Friday, June 5, 2026, in San Antonio. The Knicks are now two wins away from capturing an NBA championship. Jalen Brunson hit a crucial free throw with 9.5 seconds left, giving New York a 105-104 win over San Antonio, securing a 2-0 lead in the series.
Knicks coach Mike Brown praised the team’s performance, describing it as a compelling contest. Karl-Anthony Towns contributed 21 points and 13 rebounds, while Brunson and Mikal Bridges each scored 20 points. The Knicks have won 13 consecutive games, marking the second-longest streak in NBA playoff history. “New York City showed up,” Towns said, lauding the fans’ energy and the team’s tenacity.
The Knicks joined an elite group of teams by winning the first two games of a finals on the road. Only Michael Jordan’s 1993 Chicago Bulls and Hakeem Olajuwon’s 1995 Houston Rockets have achieved this feat, both going on to clinch championships. The Knicks are poised to follow in these footsteps, seeking their first title since 1973.
Despite Wembanyama’s 29 points and De’Aaron Fox’s 20 points for the Spurs, the team is shifting its focus to Game 3 in New York. President Donald Trump, a native New Yorker, plans to attend Monday’s game at Madison Square Garden. Ticket prices are skyrocketing, with seats going for up to $9,000 as fans anticipate a historic win.
In Game 2, the Spurs overcame a 14-point deficit in the fourth quarter to tie the game. Wembanyama’s three-point play with 57 seconds left briefly put San Antonio ahead, 104-102. “We showed tremendous desperation, urgency, and competitive response,” Spurs coach Mitch Johnson noted, hoping to maintain that level of play in future games.
Brunson, the hero of Game 1 for the Knicks, tied the game again before Wembanyama missed a critical jumper. OG Anunoby secured the rebound for New York, setting up the final moments. After a Spurs turnover, Brunson was fouled and restored the Knicks’ lead. “We had to get a stop. We hadn’t gotten a stop all quarter,” Towns remarked. The Knicks managed to halt the Spurs’ offense and sealed the game, pushing them closer to a potential championship win in New York.
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