Knicks win – Jalen Brunson and Karl-Anthony Towns powered the New York Knicks to a Game 2 win over the San Antonio Spurs on Friday night, extending the Knicks’ 1–0 series lead to 2–0 and moving the franchise closer to its first title since 1973.
Friday night in the 2026 NBA Finals turned into another moment for New York to leave the San Antonio Spurs stunned.
The Knicks pulled off their second straight win over the Spurs. taking Game 2 after going into it with a 1–0 series lead. They earned that advantage by beating San Antonio 105–95 in Game 1. setting up a chance to go up 2–0 and put themselves within two victories of the franchise’s first championship since 1973.
San Antonio had hoped to start the series by protecting home court. but New York had other plans from the tip. Towns delivered an impact game on both ends of the floor. while Brunson made the free throw that put his team in front for the final lead of the night. By the time the buzzer sounded. it wasn’t just another Knicks win—it was another statement that their run is carrying them toward the biggest prize in the league.
Towns finished with 21 points, 13 rebounds, and 4 assists. Mikal Bridges added 20 points, along with 6 rebounds and 6 assists as New York kept control after seizing the initiative late.
With the series now standing 2–0 after Game 2, the Knicks are two wins away from winning the championship.
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