Knicks hold 2-0 lead in NBA Finals as Spurs vow to fight back
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 6, 2026, 4:21 PM
Last updated Jun 6, 2026
The New York Knicks take a 2-0 lead in the NBA Finals, defeating the San Antonio Spurs in both Games 1 and 2. The series resumes with Game 3 at Madison Square Garden on Monday. Knicks guard Jalen Brunson emphasizes the need to stay focused and avoid complacency, while Spurs center Victor Wembanyama acknowledges the need for the team to improve. Both teams are pushing for a strong performance as the Knicks aim for their first championship in 53 years and the Spurs look to rally in the series.
- •Knicks lead the series 2-0 after two close wins in San Antonio.
- •Game 3 will take place at Madison Square Garden with high ticket prices.
- •Jalen Brunson stresses the importance of keeping a zero-sum mindset.
- •Spurs remain optimistic despite trailing in the series.
- •Knicks looking to make history with a potential unbeaten playoff run.
- 4:21 PMYahoo Sports — Knicks, up 2-0 in NBA Finals, say the job is far from over. And the Spurs aren't conceding anything
- 4:21 PMAssociated Press — Knicks, up 2-0 in NBA Finals, say the job is far from over. And the Spurs aren't conceding anything - AP News
"The New York Knicks are up 2-0. They say they’re unfazed. The San Antonio Spurs are down 0-2. They say they’re unfazed. Such is the state of things in the NBA Finals, where both teams were taking a travel day on Saturday. Practices resume Sunday and Game 3 of…
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 6, 2026, 4:21 PMKnicks, up 2-0 in NBA Finals, say the job is far from over. And the Spurs aren't conceding anything
- Associated PressJun 6, 2026, 4:21 PMKnicks, up 2-0 in NBA Finals, say the job is far from over. And the Spurs aren't conceding anything - AP News
The New York Knicks are up 2-0. They say they’re unfazed. The San Antonio Spurs are down 0-2. They say they’re unfazed. Such is the state of things in the NBA Finals, where both teams were taking a travel day on Saturday. Practices resume Sunday and Game 3 of…
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