Knicks beat Spurs 105-104 to go up 2-0 in Finals
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- Knicks held off a late surge by the Spurs to win Game 2 of the NBA Finals 105‑104 at Frost Bank Center, taking a 2‑0 series lead.
- Karl‑Anthony Towns scored 21 points, 13 rebounds and four assists in 34 minutes, including 17 points in the first half.
- Victor Wembanyama scored 29 points, including 10 in the final quarter, and missed a last‑second 20‑foot jumper before the buzzer.
- Jalen Brunson was fouled with 11.8 seconds left, made both free throws, and secured the win for the Knicks.
- Knicks became the third team, after the 1993 Chicago Bulls and 1995 Houston Rockets, to win the first two Finals games on the road.
Why it matters: The Knicks secure a 2‑0 lead, putting them two wins from a first title since 1973; the Spurs fall behind, facing a steep uphill battle to stay alive.
