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Knicks Edge Spurs 105-104; Fat Joe jokes, stars watch.

6/8/2026

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Summary

Story summary

New York Knicks beat San Antonio Spurs 105-104 in Game 2 of the 2026 NBA Finals at Frost Bank Center.
Fat Joe joked with coach Mike Brown about PF Flyers shoes at the pre-game press conference.
Timothée Chalamet, Ben Stiller, James Dolan, Walt Frazier and Stephen A. Smith were spotted courtside.
Coach Mike Brown promised Fat Joe a signed pair of shoes if the Knicks win the 2026 NBA championship.

History

Historical Context

In 1994 the Knicks, under Pat Riley, posted a 57-25 record and lost a seven-game NBA Finals to Hakeem Olajuwon’s Rockets. That season also saw Viacom sell the franchise to Cablevision/ITT, and Riley departed after the next year. After a 1999 Finals run, the Knicks did not return until 2026, when they meet the Spurs, underscoring New York’s enduring market clout.

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Story summary

New York Knicks beat San Antonio Spurs 105-104 in Game 2 of the 2026 NBA Finals at Frost Bank Center.
Fat Joe joked with coach Mike Brown about PF Flyers shoes at the pre-game press conference.
Timothée Chalamet, Ben Stiller, James Dolan, Walt Frazier and Stephen A. Smith were spotted courtside.
Coach Mike Brown promised Fat Joe a signed pair of shoes if the Knicks win the 2026 NBA championship.

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