Knicks take historic 2-0 NBA Finals lead over Spurs in San Antonio
Jalen Brunson’s late-game heroics and Mitchell Robinson’s defensive stops secure a crucial road win, putting the Knicks two victories away from the championship.
The New York Knicks have secured a commanding 2-0 lead in the 2026 NBA Finals, defeating the San Antonio Spurs 105-104 in Game 2 at the Frost Bank Center in San Antonio. The victory extends New York’s playoff winning streak to 13 games, a run that has now lasted 45 days, and marks the first time in franchise history the Knicks have held a two-game advantage in the championship series.
The match concluded in dramatic fashion after the Spurs mounted a 21-5 run to take a 104-102 lead with 57.3 seconds remaining. Jalen Brunson, who had struggled with his shot throughout the evening, responded by hitting a one-legged fadeaway jumper with 39.3 seconds left to tie the game. He followed this with a clutch free throw to put New York ahead 105-104. A turnover by San Antonio with 10.5 seconds remaining sealed the loss for the Spurs.
Mitchell Robinson played a pivotal role in the final minute, making critical defensive stops against Victor Wembanyama despite recently undergoing surgery for a broken right hand. Knicks head coach Mike Brown praised Robinson’s ability to guard the Spurs’ star without fouling, noting the importance of his presence on the floor during the series’ most tense moments.
Key contributions came from Karl-Anthony Towns, who recorded 21 points and 13 rebounds, and Mikal Bridges, who added 20 points, six rebounds, and six assists. Towns described Wembanyama as a “once-in-a-generation player” who required constant physical and strategic pressure, a task he and his teammates managed to execute effectively through two games.
The series now shifts to New York for Game 3 on Monday. New York is only the third team in NBA history to win the first two games of a Finals series on the road, joining the 1993 Chicago Bulls and the 1975 Golden State Warriors. Historical data suggests a strong advantage for New York, with 41 of the 46 previous teams to achieve a 2-0 road lead in a seven-game series going on to win the championship.
