New York stunned San Antonio in Game 1 and now hold a 1-0 series lead heading into Game 2 of the NBA Finals. The Knicks controlled tempo and defended at a high level in the opener, while the Spurs struggled to convert key half-court possessions late.
With home court still in San Antonio, expect a strong response in a matchup that could swing the entire series.
NEW YORK KNICKS @ SAN ANTONIO SPURS
Frost Bank Center, San Antonio, TX
Time: 10:30 AM
Odds: NY $2.80 / SA $1.46
NBA Finals – Game 2 (NY leads series 1-0)
WIN/LOSS
| TEAM | W | L | HOME | ROAD |
| NY | 53 | 29 | 30-10 | 23-19 |
| SA | 62 | 20 | 32-8 | 30-12 |
SEASON POINTS +/-
| TEAM | PPG | OPPG | DIFF | TOT.AV. |
| NY | 116.5 | 110.1 | +6.4 | 226.6 |
| SA | 119.8 | 111.5 | +8.3 | 231.3 |
PICKS ATS
| SPREAD | POINTS | RESULT |
| NY | UNDER | |
| +6.5 | 214.5 |
The New York Knicks head into Game 2 of the NBA Finals riding a remarkable 12-game winning streak after claiming a 105-95 victory in San Antonio to steal home-court advantage.
New York Knicks held the Spurs to just 25.6% shooting from three-point range in Game 1, with Karl-Anthony Towns leading the way with 18 points and 12 rebounds. The Spurs will be desperate to respond at home and avoid falling into a daunting 0-2 series hole, with Victor Wembanyama and De’Aaron Fox expected to play much larger offensive roles after a frustrating opener.
Team Trends
- The Knicks have won each of their last 12 games.
- Each of the Spurs’ last 4 games against Eastern Conference opponents have gone UNDER the total points line.
- The Spurs have won the first half in each of their last 6 home games after losing as favourites.
- The Knicks have covered the line in each of their last 7 road games.
- New York owns a 13-2 record during this year’s playoffs.
Player Trends
- OG Anunoby – Made 3+ threes in 7 of his last 8 road appearances.
- Miles McBride – Made 2+ threes in each of his last 4 appearances against the Spurs.
- Karl-Anthony Towns – Recorded 4+ assists in 9 of the Knicks’ last 10 road games.
- Stephon Castle – Recorded 6+ assists in 9 of the Spurs’ last 10 games.
- Josh Hart – Recorded 6+ assists in 5 of his last 6 appearances against the Spurs.
- De’Aaron Fox – Recorded 6+ assists in 8 of his last 9 appearances as a favourite against the Knicks.
- Jalen Brunson – Recorded 6+ assists in 7 of his last 8 appearances against the Spurs.
- Karl-Anthony Towns – Scored 15+ points in each of the Knicks’ last 11 games against Western Conference opponents.
- OG Anunoby – Scored 16+ points in each of his last 9 playoff road games.
- Jalen Brunson – Scored 30+ points in each of his last 5 appearances as an underdog.
- Stephon Castle – Scored 15+ points in each of his last 7 appearances against Eastern Conference opponents.
- Victor Wembanyama – Scored 26+ points in each of the Spurs’ last 5 home games.
- De’Aaron Fox – Scored 20+ points in 5 of his last 6 home appearances against the Knicks.
- Mikal Bridges – Scored 15+ points in 5 of the Knicks’ last 6 playoff games as underdogs.
- Mitchell Robinson – Recorded 6+ rebounds in each of his 6 previous road appearances against the Spurs.
- Stephon Castle – Recorded 7+ rebounds in each of his last 7 appearances against Eastern Conference opponents.
- Dylan Harper – Recorded 6+ rebounds in each of the Spurs’ last 4 games.
- Josh Hart – Recorded 10+ rebounds in each of his last 4 appearances as an underdog against the Spurs.
- Karl-Anthony Towns – Recorded 12+ rebounds in each of the Knicks’ last 6 games as underdogs against Western Conference opponents.
- Victor Wembanyama – Recorded 12+ rebounds in 5 of his last 6 appearances against the Knicks.
PICK – UNDER 214.5 TOTAL POINTS
