- Matchup: New York Knicks vs San Antonio Spurs
- Date: Friday, June 5, 2026
- Venue: Frost Bank Center, San Antonio, TX
- Broadcast: ABC
- Odds/Point Spread: New York (+5.5)
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The New York Knicks (53-29) are heading to the Frost Bank Center this Friday as they face off against the San Antonio Spurs (62-20) in Game 2 of the NBA Finals. The Knicks currently hold a 1-0 lead in the series, while the Spurs start as 5.5-point favorites. The total points line is set at 214.5.
In Game 1, the Knicks staged a remarkable comeback and pulled away in the final quarter, clinching a 105-95 victory. New York achieved a field goal percentage of 41.5% by making 39 out of 94 attempts and hit 11 of their 36 three-point attempts. At the free-throw line, they succeeded on 16 of 18 shots, translating to an impressive 88.9% success rate. On the rebounding front, the Knicks secured 49 boards, with 10 being offensive. They recorded 20 assists, forced 13 turnovers, and notched 8 steals. Defensively, the Knicks allowed their opponent to shoot 36.0%, with San Antonio hitting 32 of 89 shots. The Spurs recorded 16 assists and 4 steals, grabbed 54 rebounds (14 offensive, 40 defensive), and blocked 4 shots. San Antonio excelled at the charity stripe, converting 20 of 25 attempts for an 80.0% success rate and made 11 of 43 three-point attempts. Both teams ended the game with 23 personal fouls.
Jalen Brunson was a standout player for the Knicks, contributing 30 points on 12-of-31 shooting. He logged 37 minutes and secured 3 rebounds, finishing with a field goal percentage of 38.7% and 2 assists.
Entering this game, New York boasts a season record of 53-29. The team averages 116.5 points per game (10th in the NBA) while shooting 47.8% from the field. The Knicks have a three-point shooting percentage of 37.3% (1,168 of 3,133) and an 79.2% rate from the free throw line. The team is averaging 45.6 rebounds per game and has registered 2,250 assists this season, ranking 13th in the league. They commit an average of 13.6 turnovers and 20.0 fouls per game.
On the defensive end, the Knicks force 14.4 turnovers per game, collecting 19.5 fouls. They allow 36.2% shooting from beyond the arc and are 5th in the league for points allowed per game (110.1). The Knicks’ opposition shooting percentage stands at 46.0% (3,223 of 7,014), and they yield 40.5 rebounds per game as a collective. The Knicks rank 6th overall in assists allowed, having surrendered 2,050 thus far this year.
After surrendering a 14-point lead in the second half during Game 1, the Spurs need to be vigilant during every possession in Game 2. San Antonio secured 40 defensive and 14 offensive rebounds for a total of 54 in the previous matchup. They committed 13 turnovers while achieving 4 steals. The Knicks’ 23 personal fouls allowed the Spurs to attempt 25 free throws, converting 20 for an 80.0% success rate. San Antonio registered 11 of 43 three-point attempts (25.6%). They finished the game shooting 32 of 89 from the field, reflecting a shooting rate of 36.0%. The Spurs permitted the Knicks to connect on 39 of 94 attempts, amounting to a 41.5% field goal percentage. San Antonio shot 30.6% from beyond the arc with 11 out of 36 attempts and went 16 of 18 from the charity stripe for an 88.9% accuracy. They allowed New York to secure 49 rebounds, including 10 on the offensive glass.
Victor Wembanyama played a crucial role for the Spurs, hitting 6 of 21 shots for a shooting percentage of 28.6%. He grabbed 12 rebounds and contributed 26 points in his 38 minutes on the floor, along with 2 assists.
San Antonio has concluded the season with a record of 62-20. Offensively, they hit 48.3% of their shots, ranking 6th in the NBA, and have scored a total of 9,826 points this season (119.8 points per game). The Spurs also average 47.0 rebounds per game, with an assist rate of 28.1 per game (9th in the NBA), and they turn the ball over 13.5 times per game. San Antonio averages 18.9 personal fouls per game, along with an 78.7% success rate at the free throw line.
The Spurs’ defense allows 35.2% shooting from three-point range (1,066 of 3,028) and their opponents convert 79.0% of their free throw attempts. They concede an average of 26.2 assists and 42.6 rebounds per game, ranking 12th and 8th in the league, respectively. Defensively, San Antonio is 8th in the NBA for points allowed per game, with an average of 111.5, while forcing 13.0 turnovers and permitting a shooting percentage of 45.1% from field goals (4th in the NBA).
Who will prevail in tonight’s NBA showdown?
Pick: Opt for San Antonio (-5.5)
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