Physical Address
304 North Cardinal St.
Dorchester Center, MA 02124
The loss ended a 13-game winning streak for the Knicks — two short of the Golden State Warriors’ 2017 record — as they chase their first championship since 1973.
Of the 37 teams leading 2-0, only five have failed to win the final.
“We did what we were supposed to do but it just didn’t work out,” said Wembanyama.
“We’re not even halfway through. The hardest is yet to come.”
The Spurs trailed 64-57 at halftime but went on a 35-point third quarter lead.
A three-pointer by Castle with one minute and 53 seconds left extended their lead to 111-104 and – Unlike the first game, While they were bogged down against a late surge by the Knicks – the Spurs held firm.
Although Ozzy Anunoby hit a late three-pointer to cut the Spurs’ lead to two points, Castle made two free throws in the final 10 seconds.
Anunoby finished with 28 points and Jalen Brunson 32 for the Knicks.
The best-of-seven series continues at the same venue on Wednesday (01:30 BST, Thursday) before the teams return to San Antonio for five matches on Saturday (01:30, Sunday).
