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Knicks extend playoff win streak to 13, Barkley praises potential legacy

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 6, 2026, 1:56 PM

Last updated Jun 6, 2026

Knicks extend playoff win streak to 13, Barkley praises potential legacy

Summary

The New York Knicks continue their dominant postseason run with a 105-104 victory over the San Antonio Spurs in Game 2. This win marks their 13th consecutive playoff victory, putting them two wins away from their first championship since 1973. Charles Barkley remarked on Inside the NBA that if the Knicks secure the championship, their playoff run could be one of the greatest in history. Currently, the Knicks have outscored their opponents by 272 points over their last 12 games, with 11 wins by double digits. A sweep of the Spurs would tie them for the longest playoff win streak in NBA history at 15 games.

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By the Numbers

•Knicks win Game 2, extending playoff streak to 13 games.
•Team has outscored opponents by 272 points in postseason.
•Barkley suggests Knicks could achieve playoff greatness.
•New York needs two more wins for the championship.
•A sweep of the Spurs would tie NBA playoff win record.

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1:56 PMYahoo Sports — Spurs left reeling as Charles Barkley hints Knicks run could enter all-time playoff history

What they're saying

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Charles Barkley isn't ready to call them the greatest team ever, but he warns the young Spurs that the red-hot Knicks could rank among the greatest playoff runs.
— Yahoo Sports

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