Karl-Anthony Towns powers Knicks to 2-0 lead in 2026 NBA Finals

Karl‑Anthony Towns delivered a dominant performance in Game 2 of the 2026 NBA Finals, scoring 21 points and pulling down 13 rebounds for a double‑double as the New York Knicks defeated the San Antonio Spurs 115‑111, giving the Knicks a 2‑0 series lead. His effort made him the first Knick to record a 20‑point road double‑double in a Finals game since Dave DeBusschere in 1973.

The Knicks' early advantage came despite earlier concerns about Towns' limited involvement in Game 1, where he logged only 11 shot attempts. Coach Mike Brown noted the team’s offensive stagnation, but Towns rebounded in Game 2, showing efficiency on both ends of the floor and helping contain Spurs star Victor Wembanyama.