Knicks Chase 3-0 NBA Finals Lead at MSG After 105-104 Escape in San Antonio
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Updated · Newsday · Jun 7
Knicks Chase 3-0 NBA Finals Lead at MSG After 105-104 Escape in San Antonio
3 articles · Updated · Newsday · Jun 7
Summary
Game 3 at Madison Square Garden is the Knicks’ only stated focus after Friday’s 105-104 win gave them a 2-0 NBA Finals lead over San Antonio.
History still tilts heavily toward New York: no team has erased an 0-2 Finals deficit after dropping the first two at home, and only the 1993 Bulls and 1995 Rockets opened 2-0 on the road.
Mikal Bridges helped secure Game 2 with 20 points, six rebounds and six assists, joining Walt Frazier as the only Knicks to post that line on at least 60% shooting in a Finals game.
San Antonio’s physical approach — including repeated contact on Jalen Brunson — is expected to intensify in Game 3, with Knicks players saying they must match that desperation for 48 minutes.
The run has stretched to 13 straight postseason wins and no losses since April 23, putting New York within reach of its first NBA title since 1973.