The New York Knicks moved within two wins of their first NBA championship in over 50 years, edging the San Antonio Spurs 105-104 in a thrilling Game 2 on Friday night. This victory gave the Knicks a commanding 2-0 lead in the NBA Finals as the series heads to Madison Square Garden.

After a dramatic comeback in Game 1, the Knicks relied on Jalen Brunson once again in the clutch moments. He scored the go-ahead free throw with just 9.5 seconds left, following a costly turnover by Spurs star Victor Wembanyama. Wembanyama had a chance to win it at the buzzer, but his shot hit the back rim, marking a historic moment for the Knicks as they became only the third team to win the first two games of the NBA Finals on the road.

Key highlights from the game include:

• Brunson finished with 20 points despite shooting 7-for-25.
• Karl-Anthony Towns led the Knicks with 21 points and 13 rebounds.
• The Knicks extended their playoff winning streak to 13 games, matching one of the longest in NBA history.

Wembanyama, trying to bounce back from a disappointing NBA Finals debut, led the Spurs with 29 points on 11-for-21 shooting. However, his crucial turnover and missed jumper at the end defined a heartbreaking finish for San Antonio.

The Spurs had rallied from a 14-point deficit in the fourth quarter, tying the game at 97-97 with a 14-0 run, but ultimately fell short. No team has ever come back from losing the first two games of the Finals at home, putting the Knicks in a strong position as they chase the title.