Wembanyama bad – A loose sequence from Victor Wembanyama with 13.6 seconds left turned into the go-ahead moment for the New York Knicks, who beat the San Antonio Spurs 105-104 in Game 2 on Friday, June 5. New York took the lead on a free throw, then held on as the Spurs missed
Friday. June 5. came down to a single scramble when the San Antonio Spurs and New York Knicks were tied at 104 with 13.6 seconds left. What started with a defensive rebound by Victor Wembanyama ended with the Knicks taking the lead—after a missed shot. a steal. and a collision that put Wembanyama on the free-throw line.
Jalen Brunson missed a jump shot, and Wembanyama, named the Defensive Player of the Year, grabbed the defensive rebound. He dribbled a few times and then tossed the ball toward point guard Stephon Castle, who wasn’t looking. Brunson rushed in, stole the ball, and collided with Wembanyama before both players went out of bounds.
Wembanyama was called for a foul on the play, and his frustration showed immediately as he scrunched his face. The Knicks’ guard then made one of his free throws to put New York up 105-104.
New York’s lead lasted just long enough for the Spurs’ final possession. Wembanyama attempted a jumper, but it didn’t fall, and the Knicks survived by a single point—105-104.
That sequence landed in a game with momentum already stacked toward New York. The victory marked eight straight road wins in the playoffs for the Knicks and extended their streak to 13 straight victories overall. The series now shifts to New York for Game 3 on Monday.
Knicks Spurs Game 2 NBA Finals June 5 Wembanyama Brunson Stephon Castle
He just fumbled it at the worst time… Knicks always get those lucky bounces.
I didn’t even know the ball went from him to Castle like that. Sounds like Brunson stole it but Wembanyama got the foul anyway, which is wild.
Wait so Wembanyama got Defensive Player of the Year and then immediately turned it over like twice? Also I swear the refs love the Knicks on these out of bounds plays. Spurs missed their shot at the end but somehow this is Wemby’s fault too?? Confusing.
The part where Brunson rushed in and they both went out of bounds… that’s always such a mess. Like if you watch it once it looks accidental, then the replay makes it look super intentional. And then it’s a free throw game winner basically, okay. I know Knicks were on a streak but still, feels like one of those games where everything went NY’s way.