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Spurs falter late as Knicks take 2-0 series lead in NBA Finals

2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 6, 2026, 6:05 AM

Last updated Jun 6, 2026

Spurs falter late as Knicks take 2-0 series lead in NBA Finals
Summary

The San Antonio Spurs lost 105-104 to the New York Knicks in Game 2 of the NBA Finals on June 6. Victor Wembanyama struggled, committing a costly turnover in the closing seconds and failing to convert a potential game-winning shot. The Knicks capitalized on the Spurs' mistakes to extend their series lead to 2-0. Wembanyama scored 29 points, with 22 coming in the second half, but acknowledged his critical errors in crunch time. The series shifts to New York for Game 3 later this month.

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Key Details
  • •Wembanyama committed a late-game turnover and missed a buzzer-beater.
  • •Spurs led by two points with under a minute remaining.
  • •New York leads the series 2-0 as it heads to New York for Game 3.
  • •Wembanyama scored 22 of 29 points in the second half.
  • •Knicks took advantage of Spurs' mistakes to secure the victory.
Latest Updates
  • 6:05 AMCBS NBA — Victor Wembanyama's NBA Finals fairytale has turned into a clutch-time nightmare
What they're saying
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Wembanyama pulled his version of the Chris Webber timeout as the Spurs coughed up Game 2

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