Knicks take 2-0 lead over Spurs in playoff series behind Towns' performance
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 6, 2026, 3:54 AM
Last updated Jun 6, 2026
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.
- •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.
- 3:54 AMYahoo Sports — Karl-Anthony Towns feels he got a blessing in the Knicks' Game 2 win vs the Spurs
"Karl-Anthony Towns had yet another blockbuster performance in Game 2, and he thinks it was a blessing from above.
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