The New York Knicks seized a commanding 2-0 lead in the NBA Finals with a dramatic 105-104 victory over San Antonio. Jalen Brunson's go-ahead free throw with 9.5 seconds left came after Victor Wembanyama's turnover. The Knicks, riding a 13-game winning streak, achieved their first 2-0 Finals lead in franchise history, positioning themselves to end a 53-year championship drought.

Brunson and Mikal Bridges each scored 20 points, while Karl-Anthony Towns dominated with 21 points and 13 rebounds. The Knicks became only the third team to win the first two Finals games on the road, joining the 1993 Bulls and 1995 Rockets. Wembanyama, who scored 29 points after a quiet first half, missed a potential game-winning jumper at the buzzer as the Spurs fell despite erasing a 12-point fourth-quarter deficit.

The series shifts to Madison Square Garden for Game 3 on Monday, where ticket prices on the secondary market are approaching $9,000 for the cheapest seats. Knicks fans demonstrate their willingness to pay premium prices for a chance to witness what could be the franchise's first championship since 1973. The Spurs' rally from 12 points down fell short, leaving them on the brink of elimination with the championship series heading to New York.