June 5, 2027

2026 NBA Finals Game 2

Subject Location: San Antonio Texas / United States of America

Time:  Florida Local  / 11: 13 PM 

23:11 EST  / 

Post Game Quick Reaction

San Antonio Spurs 101

New York Knicks 102

Location:  Frost Bank Center  / San Antonio, Texas, USA

By: Mr. Fat Hat

With a thrilling 102 to 101 victory, the New York Knicks now take a commanding lead of 2 games to 0 over the San Antonio Spurs in the 2026 NBA Finals.  They are now headed back to the ‘Big Apple’ for two games, the first on Monday the  8th and then Wednesday the 10th. 

The Knicks leave Texas hoping not to return, empowered by hard fought road victories and in charge of their own destiny.

Despite having lost two games, the Spurs have displayed a  never give up attitude.  Tonight this effort brought them to a one point lead with 1 minute remaining in the game, after being behind the entire second half.  

Wembanya stated after the game, “I messed that up, that one is on me”, vowing to use this loss to move immediately forward and prepare for game three in NYC at Madison Square Garden.   Explaining, as a player you need not to get to excited and high over the wins, and not to low over the losses/  It’s over there is nothing that can be changed … … .

We did concede that perhaps he got to thrill over the Wetern conference playoff win.  This could be something which has contributed to a sub par performance in the finals.  

Karl – Anthony Towns is undoubtedly a significant factor in Wembanyama’s offensive struggles.  He demonstrated that he is a stronger and more balanced base in side ‘paint’ player than Victor Wembanyama, so far, in the first two game.

Knicks stars, Jalen Brunson and Karl Towns were not on the court when the Knicks gave their strongest resistance to the Spurs  was exercised … Brunson andattempt to get back in the game.  Towns were left on the bench,  gaining rest, while … the Knicks subs increased a third quarter lead, substitution group of players were  left on the floor by Head Coach, Mike Brown, at the start of the fourth  quarte,  as Brunson and Towns surprisingly sat on the bench.

Again as they have demonstrate throughout the playoffs,  the  Spurs started the game strong, controlling both ends of the court.  In a display of excellent coaching preparations and adjustment execution,  the Spurs brought a few new wrinkles to their game plan.  Most obvious was a dominance of the defense over the fast scoring Knicks..

The  adjustments effects were short lived, as the Knicks powered to a half time lead. ,

The Spurs may have played their best quarter of basketball this year.  Yet, the Spurs found themselves down by four points at half time, 56 – 52.  Turnovers and missed shots were leaving the Spurs searching for points;

The game was refereed in a manner that allowed both teams a display of ‘physical basketball.  The Knicks had more muscle and the Spurs 7’4″ was not able to perform in side The Paint’..  all Spurs were aggressive in their play. …

The young phenom, Victor Wembanyama, looked shaken, hesitant and bewildered throughout the first half o n the offensive side of the court. A Contuation of game 1’s lackluster offensive performance extended into up until the second half, as the Spurs trailed by as much as 14 points until late in the game.

Despite making numerous unforced mistakes and turnovers, they gallant hart fighting Spurs crawled their way to a lead and possession of the ball with a chance to win the game or force overtime. 

Then disaster hit.   Victor Wembanyama began to dribble the ball in a change of court direction, and in panic and indecision, he tossed the ball into teammate Stephon Cassels back as he ran down the court.  In a loose ball scramble, the mistake was compounded as Wembanyama fouled Knick guard, Jalen Brunson, sending him to the free throw line , where he made the first of two free shots. 

The Spurs called time out after they were able to gain possession of the ball.  The out of bounds allowed Wembanyama a chance to win the game with a last second 15 foot jump shot, which fell short as the game ending buzzer sounded. 

The Knicks proved once again that they have a strong bench of substitute players, and experience filled clever experience in how to win NBA basketball games. 

The Spurs strong determination not to concede was not enough to overcome the Knicks knowledge of hos the win. 

Ref #25, Brown,  seems to appear in many playoff games that have an edge of rough play, confusion, and an inconsistent whistle.

His crew seems to spend a lot of time reviewing calls that apparently they missed.  He makes many strange call referee call during the many playoff games he is head referee. .  Tonight this was not the determining factor, but his methods control who stays in the game and who must sit out due to foul trouble.   He is a wily old ref that know how and when to adjust the score of a game