Final score: Knicks 105, Spurs 104
Karl-Anthony Towns (32) of the New York Knicks reacts during the third quarter against the San Antonio Spurs in Game 2 of the 2026 NBA Finals at Frost Bank Center on Friday in San Antonio. Credit: Getty Images/Gregory Shamus
Even when Jalen Brunson has an off night, the Knicks find a way to win.
The Knicks won their 13th straight playoff game by beating the Spurs, 105-104, in Game 2 of the NBA Finals on Friday night in San Antonio.
The Knicks lead the series 2-0 and are two wins away from winning their first championship since 1973.
Brunson hit one of two three throws with 9.5 seconds left in the game to give the Knicks the lead. The Spurs had a chance to win, but Victor Wembanyama missed an open jump shot at the buzzer. Wembanyama finished with 29 points.
Brunson finished with 20 points on 7-of-25 shooting. He was averaging 27.1 points a game in the playoffs entering Game 2.
Karl-Anthony Towns led the Knicks with 21 points and 13 rebounds. Mikal Bridges added 20 points, including some key buckets in the third quarter when both Brunson and Towns were on the bench.
Game 3 is Monday night at Madison Square Garden.
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