The New York Knicks hold a 2-0 advantage in the NBA Finals after defeating the San Antonio Spurs in the first two games played in San Antonio. Game 3 is scheduled for Monday at Madison Square Garden.
The Knicks have won 13 consecutive games, with their last loss occurring on April 23. They posted the best offensive and defensive ratings in the postseason through the first two Finals games. Karl-Anthony Towns averaged 19.5 points and 12.5 rebounds on efficient shooting in those contests. De'Aaron Fox noted after Game 2 that having Towns as a matchup creates difficulties for the Spurs. Victor Wembanyama committed a critical turnover and foul in the closing moments of Game 2, which helped seal the result. He later stated,
