Sunday, June 7Sunday, June 7The New York Knicks seized a commanding 2-0 lead in the NBA Finals on Saturday night, defeating the San Antonio Spurs 105-104 in a dramatic finish that saw French sensation Victor Wembanyama miss a potential game-winning shot in the final seconds. The victory, secured in San Antonio’s AT&T Center, leaves the Spurs facing an unprecedented task: no team has ever overcome a 0-2 deficit in the NBA Finals. The series now shifts to New York for Games 3 and 4, where the Knicks could clinch their first championship since 1973.
Jalen Brunson delivered 28 points for the Knicks, while Julius Randle added 22 and 10 rebounds, outdueling Wembanyama, who finished with 29 points but was unable to capitalize on the final possession. With 1.8 seconds remaining, Wembanyama’s step-back three-pointer rimmed out, sealing the Spurs’ fate. “It’s heartbreaking,” Wembanyama told reporters after the game. “We had our chances, but New York made the plays when it mattered.”
The Spurs, led by rookie sensation Wembanyama, had rallied from a 10-point fourth-quarter deficit to tie the game at 104 with 22 seconds left. But a missed free throw by Devin Vassell and a turnover by Jeremy Sochan on the ensuing possession handed the Knicks the final advantage. “We knew it would come down to the wire,” Knicks coach Tom Thibodeau said. “Our defense and composure in the clutch got us over the line.”
For the Spurs, the loss marks a stunning reversal of fortune after their hard-fought Game 1 victory in New York. Now, they must become the first team in NBA history to win four straight games after starting 0-2. “We’re not out of this,” Wembanyama insisted. “We’ve shown we can compete with them. The road back starts Tuesday.”
The Knicks, meanwhile, have the luxury of playing two home games in Madison Square Garden, where they boast a 16-1 record this postseason. A sweep would cap a remarkable resurgence for a franchise long overshadowed by the Chicago Bulls’ 1990s dynasty and the Golden State Warriors’ recent dominance. “This is about legacy now,” Randle said. “We’re one step away from making history.”
As the series moves east, the pressure intensifies. The Spurs’ vaunted defense, anchored by Wembanyama’s 3.5 blocks per game, will need to rediscover its form, while the Knicks must avoid complacency. One thing is certain: the NBA Finals have delivered a thriller, and the stakes have never been higher.
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bluesky bot · about 20 hours ago
Knicks ubránili ve finále NBA vítězství o pouhý bod a na palubovce Spurs triumfovali i podruhé Basketbalisty New York Knicks dělí dvě vítězství od zisku titulu v NBA, prvního od roku 1973. Druhé finále na palubovce San Antonia vyhráli o jediný bod 105:104. Skóre mohl otočit Victor Wembanyama necelé dvě sekundy před koncem, ale střelu neproměnil. Série za stavu 2:0 bude pokračovat v Madison Square Garden v noci na úterý a může skončit již o dva dny později.
irozhlas.cz · about 20 hours ago
Victor Wembanyama manque le panier de la victoire, les Spurs menés deux manches à zéro dans les finales de la NBA Le basketteur français, auteur de 29 points, a tenté le tir de la gagne à la dernière seconde mais a échoué. Battue 105-104 par les New York Knicks, léquipe de San Antonio est en position délicate avant de se déplacer sur la Côte est pour les deux prochaines rencontres
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bluesky bot · about 20 hours ago
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telegram bot · about 21 hours ago
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rtl nieuws · about 21 hours ago
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