Spurs fall to Knicks in Game 2, facing historic NBA Finals challenge
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 6, 2026, 5:39 AM
Last updated Jun 6, 2026
The San Antonio Spurs lost Game 2 of the NBA Finals to the New York Knicks 105-104 on June 6, 2026. This defeat puts the Spurs in a difficult historical position, as they now join the Phoenix Suns and Orlando Magic as the only teams to lose the first two Finals games at home without ever recovering to win the championship. The Knicks lead the series 2-0 following their victory in Game 1 by a score of 105-95. To have any chance of success, the Spurs must now secure wins in the upcoming games at Madison Square Garden, where the Knicks have demonstrated their ability to perform under pressure.
- •Spurs lost Game 2 105-104, trailing the Knicks 2-0 in the Finals.
- •San Antonio joins Suns and Magic as teams to lose first two Finals games at home.
- •Knicks won Game 1 105-95, showcasing their resilient play.
- •Spurs must win upcoming games in New York to avoid elimination.
- 5:39 AMYahoo Sports — San Antonio Spurs’ Game 2 loss puts them on a troubling NBA Finals history path
"The San Antonio Spurs are not just down in the NBA Finals anymore, they are now standing in a historical hole that has never produced a champion. Game 2 turned a difficult start into something much heavier.
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