NBA team that defeated the San Antonio Spurs 105-104 to take a 2-0 lead in the 2026 NBA Finals.
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New York Knicks held off and beat Spurs 105-104 to take 2-0 Finals lead
“Jalen Brunson drilled the go-ahead free throw as the New York Knicks held off a furious San Antonio rally to beat the Spurs 105-104 on Friday and take a commanding 2-0 lead in the NBA Finals.”
Knicks hold off Spurs 105-104 for 2-0 NBA Finals leadThe Namibian
New York Knicks swept Cleveland Cavaliers and Philadelphia 76ers
“The Knicks will play the victors, well rested after sweeping both the Cleveland Cavaliers and Philadelphia 76ers in an 11-game winning streak on their way to the finals.”
Wembanyama and aggressive Spurs force game seven against ThunderThe Namibian
The New York Knicks beat the Cavaliers 121-108 to reach brink of NBA Finals
“The New York Knicks are on the brink of their first NBA Finals since 1999 after a 121-108 victory at Cleveland on Saturday stretched their playoff win streak to 10 games.”
Knicks beat Cavaliers to reach brink of NBA FinalsThe Namibian
New York Knicks defeated Philadelphia 76ers 108-94 for 3-0 playoff series lead
“Jalen Brunson starred again as the in-form Knicks beat the Philadelphia 76ers 108-94 to move within one win of the NBA Eastern Conference finals.”
Wembanyama powers Spurs past T Wolves as Knicks beat SixersThe Namibian
New York Knicks routed Atlanta Hawks 140-89
“The Knicks routed the Atlanta Hawks 140-89.”
T Wolves eliminate Nuggets as Knicks demolish Hawks in NBA playoffsThe Namibian
New York Knicks beat Atlanta Hawks 113-102 in playoff opener
“The New York Knicks and Cleveland Cavaliers powered to wins in the Eastern Conference, the Knicks beating the Atlanta Hawks 113-102 and the Cavaliers thumping the Toronto Raptors 126-113.”
Lakers down Rockets as Nuggets, Knicks and Cavs win NBA playoff openersThe Namibian
New York Knicks defeated Denver Nuggets 142-103
“In other games, the New York Knicks dished out a 39-point walloping of the Denver Nuggets in Colorado.”
Tatum's 'emotional' return, Wemby magic sparks SpursThe Namibian
New York Knicks defeated Philadelphia 76ers 138-89
“The New York Knicks are snapping at Boston's heels in third place after warming up for the break with a 138-89 drubbing of the Philadelpia 76ers.”
Cunningham on target as depleted Pistons down RaptorsThe Namibian
New York Knicks boosted win streak to six by beating Los Angeles Lakers 112-100
“The New York Knicks spoiled what might have been LeBron James's last game at Madison Square Garden, stretching their win streak to six games with a 112-100 victory.”
Knicks boost win streak to six by beating LeBron's LakersThe Namibian
New York Knicks edged the Philadelphia 76ers 112-109
“the New York Knicks edged a contentious clash with the Philadelphia 76ers 112-109, as Jalen Brunson poured in 31 points to help get his team's season back on track.”
Doncic soars as Lakers down Mavericks, Knicks edge 76ersThe New York Knicks defeated the San Antonio Spurs 105-104 on Friday to take a commanding 2-0 lead in the NBA Finals. Jalen Brunson made the go-ahead free throw as the Knicks withstood a fourth-quarter rally, with Victor Wembanyama missing a potential game-winner with two seconds remaining.
6 June 2026 · The Namibian →
The New York Knicks defeated the San Antonio Spurs 105-104 on Friday to take a commanding 2-0 lead in the NBA Finals. Jalen Brunson made the go-ahead free throw as the Knicks withstood a fourth-quarter rally, with Victor Wembanyama missing a potential game-winner with two seconds remaining.
6 June 2026 · The Namibian →
Victor Wembanyama scored 22 points as the San Antonio Spurs defeated the Oklahoma City Thunder 111–103 to win the Western Conference Finals and advance to the NBA Finals against the New York Knicks, with the Frenchman calling an NBA championship a lifelong dream.
31 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Victor Wembanyama scored 28 points and collected 10 rebounds as the San Antonio Spurs defeated Oklahoma City 118-91 on Thursday to force a decisive seventh game in their NBA Western Conference finals series, keeping alive their hopes of reaching the NBA Finals.
29 May 2026 · The Namibian →
The Knicks defeated Cleveland 121-108 on Saturday to take a 3-0 lead in the Eastern Conference Finals and move to the brink of their first NBA Finals appearance since 1999. Jalen Brunson led the Knicks with 30 points as New York stretched their playoff winning streak to 10 games.
24 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 30 points and provided nine assists as the Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the San Antonio Spurs 122-113 to level their Western Conference finals series at 1-1.
21 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Victor Wembanyama scored 39 points with 15 rebounds and five blocks to power the San Antonio Spurs to a 115-108 playoff victory over Minnesota, giving them a 2-1 series lead. The New York Knicks also defeated Philadelphia 3-0 in their series.
9 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Joel Embiid scored 34 points and Tyrese Maxey added 30 as the seventh-seeded Philadelphia 76ers defeated the second-seeded Boston Celtics 109-100 to eliminate them from the NBA playoffs, completing a comeback from 3-1 down in the series.
3 May 2026 · The Namibian →
The sixth-seeded Minnesota Timberwolves eliminated the third-seeded Denver Nuggets 4-2 in the first round and will face the San Antonio Spurs in the Western Conference semi-finals, while the New York Knicks defeated Atlanta in the Eastern Conference playoffs.
1 May 2026 · The Namibian →
LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Houston Rockets 107-98, while the Denver Nuggets beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 116-105, the New York Knicks defeated the Atlanta Hawks 113-102, and the Cleveland Cavaliers won 126-113 over the Toronto Raptors in opening games of the NBA playoffs.
19 April 2026 · The Namibian →
The Denver Nuggets secured the Western Conference third seed with a 128-118 win over the Spurs, while the Toronto Raptors clinched the Eastern Conference fifth seed with a 136-101 victory over Brooklyn. Multiple teams finalized their playoff matchups on the final day of the NBA regular season, with Detroit reaching 60 wins for the first time since 2006.
13 April 2026 · The Namibian →
French star Victor Wembanyama scored 41 points and grabbed 18 rebounds as the San Antonio Spurs defeated the Golden State Warriors 127-113 for their tenth consecutive victory, propelling them to second place in the Western Conference and emerging as genuine NBA title contenders.
3 April 2026 · The Namibian →
Bam Adebayo of the Miami Heat scored 83 points — the second-highest total in NBA history — in a 150–129 victory over Washington on Tuesday, surpassing Kobe Bryant's 81-point record and trailing only Wilt Chamberlain's 100-point performance from 1962.
11 March 2026 · The Namibian →
Victor Wembanyama scored 29 points as the San Antonio Spurs defeated the Houston Rockets 145-120 on Sunday, with six Spurs players reaching double figures in the win. The victory extended San Antonio's winning streak to 15 of their last 16 games as they remain near the top of the Western Conference.
9 March 2026 · The Namibian →
Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum made his triumphant return after 298 days out with a ruptured Achilles tendon, scoring 15 points as the Celtics defeated Dallas 120-100. Tatum said the emotional comeback, supported by his team and family, represented a huge step forward after months of lonely rehabilitation and self-doubt.
7 March 2026 · The Namibian →
The Detroit Pistons defeated the Toronto Raptors 113–95 on Wednesday, with Cade Cunningham scoring 28 points and Paul Reed adding 22 despite the absence of suspended centers Jalen Duren and Isaiah Stewart. The victory leaves Detroit atop the Eastern Conference with a 40–13 record.
12 February 2026 · The Namibian →
Victor Wembanyama matched his season high with 40 points as the San Antonio Spurs routed the injury-depleted Los Angeles Lakers 136-108. In an overtime thriller at Madison Square Garden, the Indiana Pacers defeated the New York Knicks 137-134, with Pascal Siakam scoring 30 points.
11 February 2026 · The Namibian →
The New York Knicks defeated the Los Angeles Lakers 112–100, stretching their win streak to six games. OG Anunoby scored 25 points for the Knicks while LeBron James, playing what could be his last game at Madison Square Garden, scored 22 points for the Lakers.
2 February 2026 · The Namibian →
Luka Doncic scored 33 points with 8 rebounds and 11 assists as the Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Dallas Mavericks 116-110 on Saturday in his second return to his former team. In other NBA action, the New York Knicks edged the Philadelphia 76ers 112-109 with Jalen Brunson scoring 31 points to help the team snap a recent slump.
25 January 2026 · The Namibian →