News · 6 June 2026
Knicks beat Spurs after Wembanyama's costly mistake
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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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