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Knicks survive Spurs rush for 2-0 NBA Finals lead
Key takeaways
- SAN ANTONIO -- Go crazy, New York.
- The red-hot Knicks are going home, two wins away from an NBA championship that the capital of the world has been waiting to see for generations.
- It's the Knicks' first 2-0 series lead in the Finals in franchise history.
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SAN ANTONIO -- Go crazy, New York. Or, perhaps more accurately, crazier.
The red-hot Knicks are going home, two wins away from an NBA championship that the capital of the world has been waiting to see for generations.
Jalen Brunson hit a go-ahead free throw with 9.5 seconds left after a turnover by Victor Wembanyama moments earlier, then Wembanyama missed a jumper at the end of New York's 105-104 win over the San Antonio Spurs on Friday night for a 2-0 lead in the NBA Finals. It's the Knicks' first 2-0 series lead in the Finals in franchise history.
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