NBA Finals Game 2: Knicks vs. Spurs Live Updates

Tonight, the San Antonio Spurs aim to level the 2026 NBA Finals by hosting the New York Knicks for Game 2. Jalen Brunson leads the Knicks, looking to return to Madison Square Garden with a commanding 2-0 series lead over Victor Wembanyama and his Spurs.

Brunson overcame multiple minor leg injuries and a poor first-half shooting performance in Game 1, eventually spearheading a Knicks comeback win on the road. The pressure is now on Wembanyama, the 22-year-old superstar and Defensive Player of the Year, along with his teammates, to recover at home.

The Athletic’s NBA team offers in-depth news, real-time analysis, play-by-play updates, and scenes from New York watch parties as Game 2 unfolds.

TV: ABC
Streaming: Fubo

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Game Highlights:

• Josh Hart received a flagrant one for grabbing Devin Vassell’s ankle, sending Vassell to the free-throw line. The referees reviewed the play for a hostile act as Hart tripped up Vassell.
• Victor Wembanyama has only taken four shots in 17 minutes of action, raising concerns among analysts like Shaq, Kenny, and Chuck.
• Despite Wembanyama’s struggles, the Knicks trail by just two points, with Brunson and Karl-Anthony Towns showing strong performance.
• OG Anunoby’s incredible chasedown block against Dylan Harper resulted in an open 3-pointer for Mikal Bridges.
• Spurs are experiencing difficulty against Towns, who they cannot disrupt with smaller defenders.

With a star-studded crowd in attendance, San Antonio faces challenges as Victor Wembanyama grapples with Karl-Anthony Towns’s formidable presence.

The Knicks outperform the Spurs by 12 points during Brunson’s time on the bench, highlighting their depth and adaptability. Madison Square Garden responds energetically to Mikal Bridges’ successful 3-pointer, showing signs of life and enthusiasm.