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Knicks Hold Off Spurs Rally to Take 2-0 NBA Finals Lead
By Aurax Desk | June 4, 2026 | 2 min read
The New York Knicks moved two wins away from an NBA championship after surviving a late San Antonio comeback in Game 2 of the NBA Finals. The victory gives New York a 2-0 series advantage as the matchup shifts to Madison Square Garden.
New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson makes a late play during Game 2 of the NBA Finals against the San Antonio Spurs on June 5, 2026.
The New York Knicks defeated the San Antonio Spurs 105-104 on Friday night, overcoming a furious late rally to claim a 2-0 lead in the 2026 NBA Finals. New York built a double-digit advantage in the second half and appeared in control before San Antonio mounted a comeback in the closing minutes. The game was ultimately decided in the final seconds when the Knicks capitalized on a Spurs turnover, and Jalen Brunson converted the decisive free throw to preserve the victory.
Karl-Anthony Towns led the Knicks with 25 points, while Brunson added 20 points despite a difficult shooting night. San Antonio received a strong response from Victor Wembanyama, who bounced back from his Game 1 performance with 29 points and nearly delivered a dramatic finish before missing a potential game-winning shot at the buzzer. The contest featured several momentum swings and periods of physical play as both teams battled for control of a series that has revived memories of the franchises' previous NBA Finals meeting in 1999.
The result places the Spurs in a difficult position heading into Game 3 in New York. The Knicks have now won 13 consecutive playoff games and are seeking their first NBA championship since 1973. With the series moving to Madison Square Garden, New York will have an opportunity to extend its lead and move within one victory of ending one of the longest title droughts among the league's historic franchises.
Sources: ESPN, CNN, NBA.com and Reuters.