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Knicks lead NBA Finals 2-0 as Paul Rudd expresses championship hope

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 8, 2026, 5:51 PM

Last updated Jun 8, 2026

Knicks lead NBA Finals 2-0 as Paul Rudd expresses championship hope

Summary

The New York Knicks hold a 2-0 series lead over the San Antonio Spurs in the NBA Finals as they prepare for Game 3 at Madison Square Garden on June 8. Actor Paul Rudd expressed his excitement for a potential Knicks championship, emphasizing its significance to New York fans who have awaited a title since 1973. The Knicks secured a narrow 105-104 victory in Game 2, putting them within two wins of their first championship in over five decades. Game 4 is scheduled for June 10, also at Madison Square Garden.

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By the Numbers

•Knicks lead NBA Finals 2-0 over Spurs heading into Game 3.
•Paul Rudd shares passionate thoughts on Knicks championship dreams.
•Knicks won Game 2, 105-104, in a close finish.
•Game 3 takes place at Madison Square Garden on June 8.
•Game 4 is set for June 10 at the same venue.

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5:51 PMYahoo Sports — Paul Rudd drops passionate take on Knicks title dream as NBA Finals heat up

What they're saying

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Paul Rudd has spent decades wondering what New York would sound like if the Knicks finally won another NBA championship. Speaking before Game 3 of the 2026 NBA Finals, with the Knicks up 2-0 over the San Antonio Spurs as the series shifts to Madison Square Garden, Rudd’s comments hit differently than the usual celebrity courtside chatter.
— Yahoo Sports

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