News · 6 June 2026
Knicks beat Spurs after Wembanyama's costly mistake
The New York Knicks are now just two wins away from their first basketball championship in 53 years after beating San Antonio 105-104 in a nail-biting finish. With 9.5 seconds left, Spurs star Victor Wembanyama accidentally passed the ball into his teammate's back, letting Jalen Brunson steal it and draw a foul, subsequently scoring the winning point from the free-throw line. Only five teams in NBA history have blown a 2-0 Finals lead, so the Knicks are heavy favourites now.
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