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Knicks lead Spurs 2-0 in NBA Finals, chase Warriors' playoff record

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 8, 2026, 1:47 AM

Last updated Jun 8, 2026

Knicks lead Spurs 2-0 in NBA Finals, chase Warriors' playoff record

Summary

The New York Knicks are ahead 2-0 in the NBA Finals against the San Antonio Spurs following their Game 2 victory. This win marks the Knicks' 13th consecutive playoff win, equaling the second-longest streak in NBA history. The team is now just two wins away from matching the record set by the 2016-17 Golden State Warriors. Previously, the Knicks swept the 76ers and Cavaliers in earlier playoff rounds and eliminated the Atlanta Hawks in the first round. To surpass the Warriors' record, New York would need to complete a Finals sweep, a feat last achieved in 2018.

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•Knicks lead NBA Finals 2-0 after Game 2 victory
•New York seeks to tie Warriors' playoff win record
•Team has won 13 consecutive playoff games this year
•Previous series included sweeps of the 76ers and Cavaliers
•Knicks eliminated the Hawks in the first round

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1:47 AMYahoo Sports — Knicks near 2016-17 Warriors playoff record amid 2026 NBA Finals run

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The New York Knicks are two consecutive wins away from tying an NBA record set by the 2016-17 Golden State Warriors.
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Yahoo SportsJun 8, 2026, 1:47 AM
Knicks near 2016-17 Warriors playoff record amid 2026 NBA Finals run
The New York Knicks are two consecutive wins away from tying an NBA record set by the 2016-17 Golden State Warriors.

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