Knicks Come Back On the Road Again, Then Have to Hang On...But Manage to Win Game 2 of the 2026 NBA Finals

 

2026 NBA Finals Update

2026 NBA Finals Game 2: New York Knicks 105, San Antonio Spurs 104

If they continue to play the way that they have been doing recently, the New York Knicks will end their championship drought in a matter of days. The Knicks have not won the NBA title since back in 1973. But they also have not been in such a commanding position in an NBA Finals series since the last time that they won it, either.

Playing on the road in San Antonio for the second straight game, once again the Knicks fell behind. And once again, they came back.

This time, they almost did it too early. They seemed to be in command of the game, overcoming what was at one point a 12-point San Antonio lead at some point in the first half to take a double-digit lead of their own at one point in the second half. 

However, they did not run away with it. In fact, the Spurs themselves mounted a comeback, as New York almost gave this one away.

Almost.

In the end, however, the Knicks did just enough to hang on, managing a very tight win by a margin of just one point. That was the difference in this game.

And yet, it seems to give the Knicks complete control of the series. This marks the 13th straight win for the Knicks, which now qualifies as the second longest winning streak in NBA playoff history. With the win, New York takes a commanding 2-0 lead in the series, as it now shifts to Madison Square Garden in New York. 

It feels like the Spurs are in serious trouble. Meanwhile, it feels like the Knicks can almost do no wrong at this point.

Of course, sports can change in an instant. You never know what is going to happen next.

That said, it feels like the Knicks are the team of destiny. Clearly, the series feels like it is theirs to lose now.