Knicks seize 2-0 lead in 2026 NBA Finals behind Towns and Brunson

The New York Knicks have taken a 2‑0 advantage in the 2026 NBA Finals against the San Antonio Spurs. Center Karl‑Anthony Towns posted double‑doubles in both games, shooting 56 % from the field and 43 % from three‑point range, while point guard Jalen Brunson led the series with 25 points per game and delivered game‑winning shots in the first two contests. Spurs rookie Victor Wembanyama averaged 27.5 points, 10.5 rebounds and 3.5 blocks, but the Knicks’ defensive effort, anchored by OG Anunoby, limited San Antonio’s chances.

Celebrations in New York sparked a police incident, with one officer assaulted and 26 arrests after a crowded watch‑party outside Madison Square Garden. Meanwhile, Brunson’s footwear choices have drawn sneaker‑head attention; he has been seen in several Nike Kobe models, and the demand for related shoes has surged at resale shops. The Knicks also benefited from veteran‑minimum scorer Landry Shamet, whose three‑point efficiency mirrors that of the Golden State Warriors’ 2022 bench contributors.

The team looks ahead to Game 3, expecting a tough contest as the Spurs aim to rebound.