Wembanyama notched 29 points and 9 rebounds but missed the game-winning shot, Towns contributed 21 points and 13 rebounds, Brunson added 20 points, and the Knicks edged out the Spurs 105-104 to take a 2-0 series lead.

In Game 2 of the NBA Finals on June 6 Beijing time, the Knicks secured a 105-104 win over the Spurs, going up 2-0 in the series. Wembanyama amassed 29 points and 9 rebounds yet missed a last-second opportunity to win the game, Towns delivered 21 points and 13 rebounds, and Brunson chipped in 20 points.

Game Statistics

Spurs: Wembanyama 29 points, 9 rebounds, 2 assists, 2 steals, 4 blocks; Vassell 14 points, 9 rebounds, 5 assists; Fox 20 points, 3 rebounds, 5 assists; Castle 14 points, 4 rebounds, 4 assists; Harper 15 points, 6 rebounds, 3 assists.

Knicks: Brunson 20 points, 5 rebounds, 6 assists, 5 steals; Towns 21 points, 13 rebounds, 4 assists; Bridges 20 points, 6 rebounds, 6 assists; Anunoby 17 points, 4 rebounds, 3 assists, 2 steals, 2 blocks.

Game Flow

The Spurs came out sharper, hitting threes early from the perimeter. After Vassell drained another three, San Antonio built a six-point lead. Just as they looked to extend the margin, the Knicks responded quickly with three-pointers from Anunoby, Brunson, and Towns, keeping the score close. Late in the first quarter, New York's shooting went cold, and the Spurs capitalized with Fox and Wembanyama scoring in succession. At the end of the opening period, the Spurs held a nine-point advantage.

In the second quarter, the teams traded baskets early. After Fox converted an and-one play, the Spurs led 42-34. Then San Antonio's offense went cold, and the Knicks took advantage, scoring inside and out to spark a 15-6 run, overturning the deficit and taking the lead. Vassell hit a four-point play, but New York closed the half with a 7-0 burst. At halftime, the Knicks led 56-52.

After the break, the Knicks opened the third quarter with an 8-2 run, pushing their lead to double digits. The Spurs quickly answered; when Wembanyama knocked down a three, San Antonio cut the deficit to four points. Then Bridges, Anunoby, and Robinson converted consecutive baskets, allowing New York to re-establish a bigger advantage. The third quarter ended with the Knicks up 84-75.

In the fourth quarter, Shamet hit a three-pointer first, then the Spurs went on a 7-0 run, but Shamet drained another three to stabilize the situation. After that, Brunson scored on a fast-break layup, McBride knocked down a three, and Anunoby threw down a dunk, putting the Knicks up by 14. The Spurs then responded with a 14-0 run led by Fox, tying the game. Anunoby made three free throws, Wembanyama threw down an alley-oop dunk, Brunson and Harper each scored on layups, and New York led by one. Wembanyama completed an and-one, Brunson answered with a jumper, making it 104-104. In the final seconds, Brunson came up with a crucial steal and was fouled, making 1 of 2 free throws. Wembanyama's last-second shot missed, and the Knicks narrowly won.

Starting Lineups

Spurs: Wembanyama, Vassell, Fox, Castle, Champagnie

Knicks: Brunson, Towns, Hart, Bridges, Anunoby