Knicks survive late Spurs rally, take 2-0 NBA Finals lead behind 13th straight win

The New York Knicks defeated the San Antonio Spurs 105-104 in Game 2 of the 2026 NBA Finals on Friday night, taking a commanding 2-0 series lead. Jalen Brunson hit a crucial one-legged fadeaway with 39.3 seconds remaining, and the Spurs' final possession ended with Victor Wembanyama's buzzer attempt clanging off the rim after a costly Stephon Castle turnover. The win was New York's 13th consecutive victory, leaving them just two games away from ending a 53-year championship drought.