53 years after their last NBA title, the New York Knicks have taken a commanding step toward the championship after their second consecutive victory (105-104) on the Spurs’ home court, before the next two games in New York.
The young 22-year-old star Victor Wembanyama struggled against New York’s physical play, particularly against the experienced Karl-Anthony Towns (21 points, 13 rebounds, 4 assists).
The Spurs nevertheless held a 14-point lead with 6 minutes remaining, before suffering a devastating 14-0 run.
Wemby nearly turned the game around in the second half by scoring 22 points and grabbing 4 rebounds, but after missing the potential game-winning shot, he admitted that he had “once again lacked clarity.”
The Knicks now need just two more wins to claim their third NBA title. Game 3 will take place on Monday, June 8, at Madison Square Garden, where 20,000 fans are expected.
Statistics from the First Two Games
| Game 1 – 06/04/26 | ||
| San Antonio Spurs | New York Knicks | |
| Score | 95 | 105 |
| 2-Point Field Goals | 21/46 (46%) | 28/58 (48%) |
| 3-Point Field Goals | 11/43 (26%) | 11/36 (31%) |
| Rebounds | 54 | 49 |
| Assists | 16 | 20 |
| Steals | 4 | 8 |
| Blocks | 4 | 4 |
| Fouls | 23 | 23 |
| Game 2 – 06/06/26 | ||
| San Antonio Spurs | New York Knicks | |
| Score | 104 | 105 |
| 2-Point Field Goals | 26/49 (53%) | 22/51 (43%) |
| 3-Point Field Goals | 11/29 (38%) | 15/38 (39%) |
| Rebounds | 42 | 44 |
| Assists | 22 | 29 |
| Steals | 16 | 12 |
| Blocks | 7 | 11 |
| Fouls | 20 | 23 |
Regular Season Statistics
| Teams | ||
| San Antonio Spurs | New York Knicks | |
| Average Height | 202 cm | 200 cm |
| Average Age | 26 | 27 |
| Points Scored | 119.8 | 116.5 |
| Points Allowed | 111.5 | 110.1 |
| Field Goals Made | 43.4 | 42.7 |
| Field Goal Percentage | 48.3% | 47.8% |
| 3-Point Field Goals Made | 13.6 | 14.2 |
| 3-Point Percentage | 35.9% | 37.3% |
| True Shooting Percentage | 59.5% | 59.0% |
| Blocks | 5.5 | 3.9 |
| Steals | 7.5 | 8.1 |
| Turnovers | 12.6 | 12.8 |
| Best Player on Each Team | ||
| San Antonio Spurs | New York Knicks | |
| Points | V. Wembanyama 23.6 | J. Brunson 26.6 |
| Rebounds | V. Wembanyama 10.7 | K.A. Towns 10.8 |
| Field Goal Percentage | D. Harper 53% (4.9) | M. Bridges 59% (6) |
| Steals | D. Vassell 1.3 | J. Hart 1.9 |
| Assists | S. Castle 6.4 | J. Brunson 6.3 |
Team History
| San Antonio Spurs | New York Knicks | |
| Number of Seasons | 59 50 in the NBA 9 in the ABA | 80 |
| Wins | 2779 | 3078 |
| Losses | 1996 | 3191 |
| Winning Percentage | 58.2% | 49.1% |
| Playoff Appearances | 48 | 47 |
| NBA Championships | 5 1999, 2003, 2005, 2007, 2014 | 1970, 1973 |
Sources:
– New York Knicks (2025–2026) | Proballers
– San Antonio Spurs (2025–2026) | Proballers
– New York Knicks | Basketball-Reference.com
– San Antonio Spurs | Basketball-Reference.com
