Knicks take commanding NBA Finals lead over Spurs after they scrape through Game 2 nail-biter
The New York Knicks secured a narrow victory over the San Antonio Spurs, taking a 2-0 lead in the NBA Finals. Despite trailing by 12 points in the first half and nearly losing a 14-point lead in the fourth quarter, the Knicks managed to win 105-104. They will have the opportunity to extend their series lead in Game 3 on Monday.
- ▪The Knicks trailed by 12 points at one point in the first half.
- ▪They overcame a 14-point lead in the fourth quarter to win the game.
- ▪Karl-Anthony Towns and Mikal Bridges played crucial roles in the victory.
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- ▪ Knicks beat Spurs by one point for 2-0 lead in NBA Finals — NPR Topics: News
- ▪ Where to watch NBA Finals: Knicks vs. Spurs live streams, schedule, venue, odds — Business Insider
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| Publication time | Fri, 05 Jun 2026 23:25:46 -0400 |
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NBA New York Knicks Knicks take commanding NBA Finals lead over Spurs after they avoid Game 2 collapse By Andrew Crane Published June 5, 2026, 11:25 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google The Knicks are heading back to the Garden with a commanding NBA Finals lead, but it wasn’t easy. They trailed by 12 at one point in the first half against the Spurs but stormed back and ended up pulling out a 105-104 victory at Frost Bank Center on Friday night. The Knicks then blew a 14-point fourth quarter lead before pulling it out in the final seconds. 3 Karl-Anthony Towns reacts during Game 2 of the NBA Finals on June 5. Charles Wenzelberg 3 Jalen Brunson looks to move the ball during the Knicks’ June 5 game against the Spurs.
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