Knicks survive to take 2-0 NBA Finals lead after Jalen Brunson’s clutch shot sinks Spurs The New York Knicks defeated the San Antonio Spurs 105-104 in Game 2 of the NBA Finals, with Jalen Brunson hitting the go-ahead free throw in the final seconds. This win gives the Knicks a 2-0 series lead, and they are now two wins away from their first championship since 1973. The series now shifts to Madison Square Garden for Game 3.

• Jalen Brunson’s free throw in the closing seconds secured a 105-104 win for the Knicks over the Spurs in Game 2.
• The Knicks now lead the NBA Finals series 2-0 and are two wins away from a championship.
• Karl-Anthony Towns had 21 points and 13 rebounds, while Brunson and Mikal Bridges each scored 20 for the Knicks.
• Victor Wembanyama scored 29 points for the Spurs, who erased a 12-point deficit in the fourth quarter.
• The series will now shift to Madison Square Garden for Game 3 on Monday night.