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Knicks Edge Spurs 105-104, Take 2-0 Finals Lead

6/6/2026

Summary

Knicks Clinch Win

The New York Knicks beat the San Antonio Spurs 105-104 in Game 2 of the 2026 NBA Finals on June 5, 2026, taking a 2-0 series lead.
Jalen Brunson hit the go-ahead free throw after Victor Wembanyama’s turnover with 9.5 seconds left, sealing the victory.
The win extended the Knicks’ postseason streak to 13 games, the second-longest ever, and made them the third road team to start the Finals 2-0.

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Robinson Defends Win

Robinson played in Game 2 after surgery on a broken fifth metacarpal, despite doubts about his availability.
He posted seven points, three rebounds, one block, a perfect 2-2 field-goal record and three-of-six free throws while making the decisive defensive stops on New York’s two biggest possessions.
Although his plus-minus was minus 10, his defensive play helped seal the win and kept him the longest-tenured Knick with eight years in the franchise.

History

Historical Context

After Pat Riley guided the 1994 Knicks—who posted a 57-win season and earned a road win in Game 2 of the NBA Finals against the Houston Rockets—the franchise has long prized early away success. The 2026 Game 2 victory, sealed by Jalen Brunson’s free throw and Mitchell Robinson’s post-surgery defense, mirrors that 1994 pattern, suggesting the Knicks could repeat a championship run.

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Knicks Clinch Win

The New York Knicks beat the San Antonio Spurs 105-104 in Game 2 of the 2026 NBA Finals on June 5, 2026, taking a 2-0 series lead.
Jalen Brunson hit the go-ahead free throw after Victor Wembanyama’s turnover with 9.5 seconds left, sealing the victory.
The win extended the Knicks’ postseason streak to 13 games, the second-longest ever, and made them the third road team to start the Finals 2-0.

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