Knicks Edge Spurs 105-104 for 2-0 Finals Lead as Wembanyama's Late Turnover Proves Costly
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Updated · New York Post · Jun 5
Knicks Edge Spurs 105-104 for 2-0 Finals Lead as Wembanyama's Late Turnover Proves Costly
3 articles · Updated · New York Post · Jun 5
Summary
New York stole Game 2 in San Antonio 105-104 after Victor Wembanyama's errant pass hit Stephon Castle's back, then his foul sent Jalen Brunson to the line with 9.5 seconds left.
Brunson made 1 of 2 free throws for the lead, and Wembanyama failed to recover—missing a 20-footer with two seconds left after also missing a 16-foot jumper in the final minute.
Wembanyama finished with 29 points on 11-of-21 shooting, but went 0-for-2 with a turnover in the last minute as the Spurs dropped into a 2-0 NBA Finals hole.
San Antonio had led 34-25 after one quarter and was trying to avoid falling behind 0-2 after losing Game 1, making the late collapse especially damaging heading into the next game.