Victor Wembanyama and Stephon Castle thought they had forced overtime with 12.7 seconds left, but a mis‑thrown pass handed Jalen Brunson the ball and the winning free throw. The Knicks edged the Spurs 105‑104 in Game 2 of the NBA Finals, pushing San Antonio into a still 0‑2 hole. Wembanyama called the turnover “the most frustrating thing.”

Wembanyama finished with a game‑high 29 points, 22 of them in the second half, yet the Spurs were outrebounded 44‑42 at home for only the second time this postseason. Castle later said he was giving Wembanyama space and never saw the errant pass. The French star also missed a potential go‑ahead jumper, his ninth career failure in the final five seconds of a playoff game.

Coach Mitch Johnson lamented the Spurs’ lack of poise, noting New York’s efficient play and the difficulty of overcoming a 2‑0 deficit—only five teams have ever erased such a hole in Finals history. Karl‑Anthony Towns contributed 21 points for the Knicks, shooting 8‑13. With the series now 2‑0, San Antonio must tighten rebounding and ball security to stay alive.