The Knicks vs Spurs Game 2 matchup gave NBA fans in Texas a Finals finish worth talking about all weekend. New York edged San Antonio 105-104 Friday night, taking a 2-0 lead in the NBA Finals and sending the series to Madison Square Garden.
A Painful Finish For San Antonio
The Spurs had a chance to complete a late comeback at Frost Bank Center, but the final seconds slipped away. Victor Wembanyama turned the ball over with the game tied, and Jalen Brunson hit the go-ahead free throw with 9.5 seconds left.
San Antonio still had one last shot. De’Aaron Fox helped set up Wembanyama for a potential game-winner, but the jumper missed as time expired.
For Spurs fans, it was a tough ending after the team had erased a 14-point fourth-quarter deficit.
Knicks Keep Finding A Way
New York did not have a perfect night, but the Knicks again showed the toughness that has defined their playoff run. Brunson struggled with his shot for much of the game, yet delivered when the moment got tight.
Karl-Anthony Towns added a strong inside presence, while Mikal Bridges, OG Anunoby, Landry Shamet and Mitchell Robinson gave New York key support.
The Knicks now return home with a 2-0 series lead and a 13-game playoff winning streak, putting them two wins away from their first NBA title in decades.
Wembanyama And Spurs Look Ahead
Wembanyama finished with 29 points, while Fox scored 20 for San Antonio. The Spurs showed fight, especially in the fourth quarter, but now face a difficult road.
After the game, Wembanyama kept the focus forward, saying the team was already thinking about Game 3.
For San Antonio, the message is simple: respond quickly or watch the series slip further away.
Game 3 Moves To New York
Game 3 is set for Monday night at Madison Square Garden. The Knicks will have the crowd, the momentum and a chance to move within one win of the championship.
But for Spurs fans across Texas, there is still belief. San Antonio has young talent, star power and enough fight to make this series interesting if it can clean up the late-game mistakes.