Down but never out, the New York Knicks engineered a stunning second-half comeback to defeat the San Antonio Spurs 105-95, solidifying their momentum in the 2026 NBA Championship series.
It was far from pretty early on. The Knicks looked stuck in second gear, falling behind by as much as 14 points in the third quarter as San Antonio’s length and defensive pressure disrupted their rhythm.
But New York slowly chipped away, setting up a frantic, down-to-the-wire finish. With roughly two minutes remaining in the fourth, Victor Wembanyama calmly sank two free throws to give the Spurs a razor-thin 1-point lead. Wembanyama finished with a team-high 26 points, while standout Stephon Castle chipped in an impressive 17 points to keep San Antonio in control for most of the night.
Then, the Knicks flipped the script.
Behind the steady hand of Jalen Brunson, who poured in a game-high 30 points, New York unleashed a devastating 11-0 run to close the game. Karl-Anthony Towns provided the crucial secondary muscle, dropping 18 points and securing the paint when it mattered most. The sudden offensive avalanche completely derailed San Antonio’s game plan, turning a tense thriller into a double-digit victory for New York.
With the Knicks firing on all cylinders, the pressure now shifts entirely back to the Lone Star State. If the Spurs want to salvage their championship dreams, they will need to find an answer for New York’s late-game execution—and fast.