The Knicks have won 12 straight playoff games and just rallied from a 14-point third-quarter deficit to win Game 1 on the road.

Now San Antonio faces a must-win situation before the series shifts to Madison Square Garden, and Victor Wembanyama is still searching for answers after shooting 6-of-21 in his Finals debut.

• Competition: 2026 NBA Finals, Game 2
• Venue: Frost Bank Center, San Antonio, Texas
• Date: Friday, June 5, 2026
• Start Time: 10:30 AM AEST (Saturday)
• Broadcast: ESPN (via Kayo Sports, Foxtel, Disney+) -- see our guide on how to watch NBA in Australia for full streaming options.

Knicks vs Spurs Form and Head to Head

New York owned this matchup during the season, winning two of three meetings including a convincing 114-89 blowout on March 1 and the NBA Cup Final (124-113 on December 16).

The lone Spurs win came in a 134-132 thriller on December 31, proof these two can light up the scoreboard when they get going.

The Knicks enter Game 2 riding a 12-game playoff winning streak with a historic +19.4 points per game margin across the postseason.

That's the best in NBA playoff history if it holds. San Antonio's path here was far bumpier, needing seven games to get past Oklahoma City in the Western Conference Finals after falling behind 3-2 in that series.

Momentum sits firmly with New York. No question.

Wembanyama Searching for Answers After Rough Debut

Wembanyama was brutally honest after Game 1, calling his own performance "bad" following a 6-of-21 shooting night (2-of-9 from three).

The 22-year-old led all scorers with 26 points and grabbed 12 rebounds, but his inefficiency down the stretch cost San Antonio dearly.

When he's not making shots, the Spurs struggle to find consistent offense.

Jalen Brunson was the difference-maker with 30 points, pouring in 13 in the fourth quarter alone.

Karl-Anthony Towns added 18 and 12 in a composed double-double. For the Knicks, Mitchell Robinson is back from a broken pinkie and the squad is fully healthy.

San Antonio's De'Aaron Fox (7 points in Game 1 on 3-of-13 shooting) and Dylan Harper will need to contribute more after battling through injuries earlier in the playoffs.

Both were cleared to play but neither looked sharp in the opener.

Knicks vs Spurs Betting Markets

The Spurs will be desperate to level this series before heading to New York, making Game 2 effectively a must-win at home.

Check the latest NBA betting odds as both teams possess the offensive firepower to push the total higher in a must-win situation.

San Antonio will likely push the pace in desperation mode, and the Knicks have shown they can score in bunches when needed.

The 134-132 regular season thriller between these two proved they can get buckets when the game opens up.

Player props also deserve attention. Brunson's scoring and three-point makes are worth watching given his clutch performance in Game 1.

Knicks vs Spurs Prediction: Our Pick

The Knicks look set to take a commanding 2-0 series lead, and we're backing New York alongside a look at the total points line.

New York's 12-game winning streak isn't built on luck.

This group has outscored opponents by nearly 20 points per game through the playoffs, and they've already proven they can win in San Antonio after rallying from 14 down in Game 1.

Brunson's fourth-quarter takeover showed he thrives under Finals pressure, and the supporting cast around him is deep and healthy.

The Spurs' problems from Game 1 don't fix themselves overnight.

Wembanyama visibly faded in crunch time after a gruelling seven-game conference finals, and San Antonio's role players will need to knock down open threes to support him. That's easier said than done.

We do think San Antonio will come out aggressive and push the tempo early, trying to steal one at home. Expect them to throw everything at the Knicks in desperation mode. Whether that's enough to actually win the game? We have our doubts. But it should make for an entertaining contest with plenty of scoring chances for both sides.

New York just looks like the better team right now. More rested, more balanced, more confident.

The Knicks have answered every test so far in these playoffs, and we don't see that changing in Game 2.