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Knicks take 2-0 lead over Spurs in playoff series behind Towns' performance

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Last updated Jun 6, 2026

Knicks take 2-0 lead over Spurs in playoff series behind Towns' performance
Summary

The New York Knicks captured a Game 2 victory against the San Antonio Spurs, extending their playoff winning streak to 13 games. Karl-Anthony Towns recorded a double-double with 21 points and 13 rebounds, continuing to be a key player for the Knicks. Despite a strong push from the Spurs in the fourth quarter, highlighted by Victor Wembanyama's missed shot, Towns expressed a sense of divine support during the game. The Knicks aim to maintain momentum as they advance in the series.

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By the Numbers
  • •Knicks lead series 2-0 against Spurs.
  • •Karl-Anthony Towns scores 21 points and grabs 13 rebounds.
  • •Knicks have won 13 consecutive postseason games.
  • •Victor Wembanyama misses a potential game-winning shot.
  • •Towns credits his mother for support during the game.
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  • 3:54 AMYahoo Sports — Karl-Anthony Towns feels he got a blessing in the Knicks' Game 2 win vs the Spurs
What they're saying
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Karl-Anthony Towns had yet another blockbuster performance in Game 2, and he thinks it was a blessing from above.

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