Jeremy Lin maintains Spurs prediction despite Knicks' Finals lead
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 6, 2026, 5:32 PM
Last updated Jun 6, 2026
Jeremy Lin remains steadfast in his prediction that the San Antonio Spurs will win the NBA Finals in six or seven games, even as they face a 0-2 deficit against the New York Knicks. Lin critiqued the Spurs' late-game execution and acknowledged their dependence on Victor Wembanyama's isolation plays. He cited the Spurs' inexperience and fatigue as factors contributing to their struggles in the first two games. The series now shifts to Madison Square Garden, where the Knicks hold a commanding lead. Lin's analysis indicates significant adjustments are necessary for the Spurs to stand a chance moving forward.
- •Knicks lead the NBA Finals 2-0 over Spurs.
- •Lin predicted Spurs to win in 6 or 7 games before the series.
- •Concerns raised about Spurs' late-game execution and strategy.
- •Series shifts to Madison Square Garden for Game 3.
- •Lin highlights need for improved Spurs' bench contributions.
- 5:32 PMYahoo Sports — Jeremy Lin Won’t Backtrack on Bold Spurs Prediction as Knicks Take Control
"Jeremy Lin is not backing down from his NBA Finals prediction, even with the San Antonio Spurs staring at a daunting 0-2 deficit. The former New York Knicks fan favorite picked the Spurs to win the championship in six or seven games before the series began, and despite the Knicks stealing the first two games [...]
Sources
External linksOriginal reporting and copyright belong to the linked sources. SportsNewsReport.com aggregates and links — it does not republish full articles.
Related Stories
Last 14 days- NBA•Oct 23, 2026, 1:29 PMYahoo Perfect 5: Dan Titus' $15 lineup for Friday's Knicks-Celtics and Spurs-Rockets slate
NBA•Oct 23, 2026, 1:02 PMShai Gilgeous-Alexander ends his 20-point streak with absolute class
NBA•Oct 23, 2026, 11:03 AMWell-rounded effort leads Hornets to an opening night victory over Brooklyn- NBA•Oct 23, 2026, 11:03 AMSixers star LeBron James responds to Donald Trump, talks win over Cavs
NBA•Oct 23, 2026, 10:31 AMSpurs’ Every Voice Points to Same Fix: Trust Instincts, Easier Shots, Win as One- NBA•Oct 23, 2026, 9:34 AMHeat predicted to trade for $134M 2-time NBA champion, All-Star to pair with Giannis Antetokounmpo
