Knicks Lead Spurs 56-52 in Finals Game 2 as Towns Outplays Wembanyama
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Updated · USA TODAY · Jun 5
Knicks Lead Spurs 56-52 in Finals Game 2 as Towns Outplays Wembanyama
3 articles · Updated · USA TODAY · Jun 5
Summary
New York took a 56-52 halftime lead in NBA Finals Game 2, with Karl-Anthony Towns scoring 17 points to keep the Knicks in control on the road.
Victor Wembanyama managed just 7 points on 2-for-4 shooting with 5 rebounds, as the Knicks' physical defense disrupted San Antonio's star.
Charles Barkley said on the halftime broadcast that Wembanyama looked "in shock," comparing the Spurs big man's first-half struggle to being unexpectedly overpowered.
The showing reinforced New York's playoff form, with the Knicks still carrying an undefeated postseason run into a tightly contested Finals matchup.