NBA Finals: Knicks Within Two Wins of Elusive Title After Holding Off Spurs in Game 2 The New York Knicks have taken a 2-0 lead in the NBA Finals against the San Antonio Spurs after winning Game 2 in a close 105-104 contest. Jalen Brunson hit the go-ahead free throw with seconds left, and Victor Wembanyama missed a potential game-winning shot for the Spurs. This victory extended the Knicks’ postseason winning streak to 13 games, putting them two wins away from their first championship since 1973.

• The New York Knicks defeated the San Antonio Spurs 105-104 in Game 2 of the NBA Finals, taking a 2-0 series lead.
• Jalen Brunson made the go-ahead free throw with 9.5 seconds remaining after a Victor Wembanyama turnover.
• Victor Wembanyama’s potential game-winning shot at the buzzer missed, sealing the win for the Knicks.
• The Knicks have now won 13 consecutive playoff games, their longest streak in a single postseason.
• This marks the first time the Knicks have led an NBA Finals series 2-0 and positions them to win their first championship since 1973.
• Karl-Anthony Towns led the Knicks with 21 points and 13 rebounds, while Wembanyama scored 29 points for the Spurs.