Knicks edge Spurs 105-104, seize 2-0 NBA Finals lead in San Antonio

The New York Knicks edged the San Antonio Spurs 105-104 on Friday, June 6, 2026, at Frost Bank Center in San Antonio to take a 2-0 lead in the NBA Finals. Jalen Brunson hit the go-ahead free throw in the closing seconds after Victor Wembanyama committed a late turnover. Wembanyama then missed a last-gasp jumper, sealing New York’s 13th straight playoff win. The best-of-seven now shifts to Madison Square Garden for Games 3 and 4.

The victory extends New York’s postseason streak to 13, the second-longest on record, and underscores the significance of securing both games on the road. The Knicks had led by as many as 14 in the second half before absorbing a furious response from San Antonio. With the home crowd surging, the Spurs strung together a 14-0 run behind Wembanyama’s shot-making and rim pressure to flip the momentum.

Wembanyama, who scored 22 of his 29 points after halftime, put San Antonio ahead 104-102 with 57.3 seconds remaining. New York steadied on the next trips, and the final minute turned on a scramble play that left the Knicks with a chance to reclaim the lead at the line.

After a Brunson miss, the teams were level at 104-104 when Wembanyama secured the rebound but threw a pass that glanced off teammate Stephon Castle. Brunson pounced on the loose ball, drew a foul and split his free throws to nudge New York in front. Out of a timeout with 7.5 seconds left, San Antonio went to Wembanyama for the last look, but his jumper bounced out as time expired.

Knicks’ balance under pressure

Towns anchors, wings deliver

Karl-Anthony Towns led New York with 21 points and 13 rebounds, anchoring a defense intent on pushing Wembanyama away from his preferred spots. Brunson and Mikal Bridges added 20 points each, OG Anunoby scored 17 and Landry Shamet contributed 13 off the bench as the Knicks again spread the scoring load on the road.

Composure in late-game situations

New York’s late-game poise — securing a loose ball, earning a trip to the line and executing situational defense — proved decisive. The Knicks absorbed the Spurs’ 14-0 burst, then closed with cleaner possessions and disciplined half-court defense to escape with a one-point win.

Spurs’ surge and series stakes

Wembanyama leads the response

Wembanyama finished with 29 points, nine rebounds, four blocks and two steals, spearheading the comeback that erased the double-digit deficit. De’Aaron Fox added 20 points as San Antonio repeatedly attacked the paint to change the tempo and drag the game back within a single possession late.

Rare 2-0 road start raises pressure

Winning the first two games of the championship series on the road is uncommon; only the 1993 Chicago Bulls and 1995 Houston Rockets previously did so, and both lifted the trophy. No team has won the title after dropping the first two games of the Finals at home, a backdrop that heightens the stakes for the Spurs as the matchup heads to New York.

Games 3 and 4 will be played at Madison Square Garden, where the Knicks aim to press a commanding advantage and the Spurs seek adjustments to extend the series.