The New York Knicks are headed back to Madison Square Garden, needing only two more wins to secure their first championship since 1973. Jalen Brunson’s pivotal free throw in the closing seconds led the Knicks to a tight 105-104 victory over the San Antonio Spurs in Game 2.
In the waning moments, Victor Wembanyama missed a jumper that could have clinched the game for San Antonio. This miss was crucial, allowing Brunson to make his game-deciding shot.
Knicks center Karl-Anthony Towns contributed 21 points and 13 rebounds, while Brunson and Mikal Bridges each tallied 20 points. The Knicks have now claimed victory in 13 consecutive games, the second-longest streak in NBA playoff history.
Joining an elite group, the Knicks are only the third team to take a 2-0 lead in the finals while playing away games. The 1993 Chicago Bulls and the 1995 Houston Rockets previously achieved this feat and went on to win the championship.
Victor Wembanyama, despite being quiet in the first half, scored 29 points for the Spurs. Teammate De’Aaron Fox added 20 points.
The series now heads to New York. Game 3 will take place at Madison Square Garden on Monday night and is expected to draw a record-setting crowd.
The Spurs overcame a 12-point deficit in the fourth quarter, with Wembanyama’s three-point play giving them their first lead, 104-102, in nearly two quarters. However, Brunson quickly retaliated, resetting the score.
In the final moments, Wembanyama missed a long jumper. OG Anunoby’s rebound for the Knicks led to a timeout. Positioned perfectly, Brunson was fouled, sinking the decisive free throw.
With the Knicks’ home advantage entering Game 3 on Monday at 8:30 p.m., the excitement continues to build.
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