The New York Knicks made some franchise history with their 105-104 victory over the San Antonio Spurs in Game 2 of the 2026 NBA Finals.
It was New York’s second straight win to open up the series, which is a franchise first. The Knicks have never previously held a 2-0 lead in NBA Finals.
Knicks Have 2-0 Lead in NBA Finals for First Time in Franchise History
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The Knicks previous four Finals appearances came in 1972, 1973, 1994 and 1999. They didn’t hold a 2-0 lead in any of those appearances.
Additionally, New York’s current 13 game playoff winning streak, which dates back to their first-round matchup with the Atlanta Hawks, is the second-longest postseason winning streak in NBA history. Only the Golden State Warriors, who won 15 straight games en route to a title in 2017, won more consecutive games in a single postseason than the Knicks.
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