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New York Knicks News / Posting and Toasting / June 7

The Knicks sixth man in the Finals is time

“And David put his hand in his bag,” wrote the anonymous or eponymous author of the book of Samuel, “and took thence a stone, and slang it, and smote the Philistine in his forehead, that the stone sunk into his forehead; and he fell upon his face to the earth.

New York Knicks News / Larry Brown Sports / June 6

Knicks set strict policy for first NBA Finals game at MSG since 1999

The New York Knicks will be taking extra measures to ensure everyone’s safety in Game 3 of the 2026 NBA Finals.

Knicks player reacts to Donald Trump NBA Finals Game 3 appearance

Two late Victor Wembanyama gaffes hand Knicks Game 2 win

Wembanyama is going viral for what he said after Game 2 loss to Knicks

Charles Barkley has honest review of Karl Anthony-Towns dominating Wembanyama

History not on Spurs' side after dropping first two home games of NBA Finals

Winners, losers from Game 2 of NBA Finals

NBA News / Ball Exclusives / June 6

Knicks ticket prices reach new heights after Game 2 win

The NBA Finals are well underway and the New York Knicks are two wins away from an NBA championship. Their historic playoff run has continued to roll along with two road wins agains the San Antonio Spurs.

Jalen Brunson News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'Last 30-point NBA Finals game' quiz

How many of the most recent players to score at least 30 points in an NBA Finals game for each franchise can you name in five minutes?NOTE: The Charlotte Hornets, Los Angeles Clippers, Memphis Grizzlies, Minnesota Timberwolves, New Orleans Pelicans, have never made the NBA Finals, while no Kings player scored 30 in their lone appearance (1951).

The '600-point NBA postseasons' quiz

The 'Oldest 30-point game by NBA team' quiz

The 'NBA Finals-winning coaches' quiz

NBA News / Yardbarker / June 6

Victor Wembanyama is going viral for what he said after NBA Finals loss

Spurs' Victor Wembanyama is going viral for what he said after Game 2 loss to Knicks

The New York Knicks are up 2-0 in the NBA Finals after beating the San Antonio Spurs on Friday in a riveting 105-104 victory. This game was a nail-biter for both sides. But Victor Wembanyama and the Spurs just couldn't overcome the Knicks, even on their home court.

NBA admits to bad call involving Victor Wembanyama in Game 2

Two late Victor Wembanyama gaffes hand Knicks Game 2 win

Charles Barkley offers brutally honest review of Karl Anthony-Towns dominating Victor Wembanyama

Winners, losers from Game 2 of NBA Finals: Karl-Anthony Towns outduels Victor Wembanyama

The 'NBA active 50-point scorers' quiz

NBA News / Yardbarker

The best homegrown player for every NBA franchise

As an NBA fan, it hits different when a team's best player is a guy the franchise nurtured from the very start. There's a greater attachment to stars who have been there since the start, who have bled the team's colors since the start of their careers.

Karl-Anthony Towns News / The Spun / June 6

Karl-Anthony Towns 'Praying' For New York Police During NBA Finals

New York Knicks star Karl-Anthony Towns is well aware of the chaos that could unfold in the city over the next few days. The Knicks have a 2-0 series lead in the NBA Finals in large part because of players like Towns.

New York Knicks News / Bleacher Report / June 6

Watch: KAT is the ultimate teammate

NBA News / New York Knicks on SI / June 6

Knicks Are Winning the Mental Battle vs. Spurs and It's Showing in Finals

The Knicks aren't up 2-0 in the NBA Finals because they're playing perfect basketball. Instead, they've seized a massive lead because of their ability to weather the storms that have come their way two games in.

Josh Hart News / NBA on ClutchPoints / June 6

Josh Hart makes feelings clear on Knicks’ 2-0 NBA Finals lead

Josh Hart and the New York Knicks grabbed a 2-0 lead against the San Antonio Spurs in the NBA Finals. With the Knicks’ 105-104 win and an opportunity to take a commanding 3-0 lead, Hart isn’t taking the Spurs lightly entering Game 3.

New York Knicks News / Posting and Toasting / June 6

The ending of Game 2 showed exactly why the Knicks are in the driver’s seat to win the NBA Finals

You don’t want to make declarative statements midway through a series. The job is nowhere near finished, even if history and all logic suggests that a team who’s had the most dominant 13-game winning streak in the history of basketball won’t suddenly go 1-4 with three remaining games at home.

NBA News / Yardbarker

The most unlikely 50-point games in NBA history

If an NBA player ends a game with 30 points, that's generally a great night. 40 points is fantastic, and 50 points is an event. That's especially true when that type of scoring outburst comes from an unexpected source.

Mitchell Robinson News / Hoops Wire / June 6

Knicks’ Mitchell Robinson already drawing significant free agent interest

Mitchell Robinson is about to get paid, just maybe not by Knicks. According to Jake Fischer of The Stein Line, Robinson is expected to draw significant external interest this offseason as he heads into unrestricted free agency.

Mitchell Robinson News / Hoops Rumors / June 6

Mitchell Robinson Increasing Value Ahead Of Free Agency?

Mitchell Robinson appears to be increasing his value ahead of unrestricted free agency, according to Jake Fischer of The Stein Line (Substack link), who reports that the Knicks‘ backup center is expected to receive “significant” external interest this offseason.

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The 'Last 30-point NBA Finals game' quiz

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The 'Most field goals-per-game by playoffs' quiz

NBA News / Hoops Wire / June 6

NBA Notes: Knicks, Karl-Anthony Towns, Heat, Jaime Jaquez Jr, Thunder

The Knicks are two wins away from an NBA championship, and Karl-Anthony Towns continues to be one of the biggest reasons why. Towns delivered another strong

New York Knicks News / Field Level Media / June 6

Cop assaulted, 26 arrested as Knicks fans celebrate in NYC

Unruly New York Knicks fans turned a reason to celebrate into chaos late Friday after their team opened a 2-0 lead in the NBA Finals against the San Antonio Spurs.

New York Knicks News / Larry Brown Sports / June 6

Mike Brown has unusual explanation for Mitchell Robinson’s Finals success

New York Knicks center Mitchell Robinson played vitally important defense on Victor Wembanyama in Game 2 of the NBA Finals, and coach Mike Brown is crediting something very unusual for his ability to remain cool under pressure.

New York Knicks News / HITC / June 6

Knicks assistant coach Rick Brunson steps in during tense Game 2 moment after son Jalen got shoved

Rick Brunson found himself in the NBA Finals spotlight after De’Aaron Fox shoved his son Jalen during a tense Game 2 moment. The Knicks edged past the Spurs 105-104 to take a 2-0 lead in the series, but the story was not just about the final score.

OG Anunoby News / NBA on ClutchPoints / June 6

OG Anunoby gives Knicks fans their flowers after huge Game 2 win

The New York Knicks moved within two victories of their first NBA championship in more than five decades Friday night, and OG Anunoby made sure to recognize the fans who have followed the team throughout its postseason run.

NBA News / Yardbarker / June 6

Charles Barkley has brutally honest review of KAT dominating Wemby

Charles Barkley offers brutally honest review of Karl Anthony-Towns dominating Victor Wembanyama

The Knicks big man has made a strong case for Finals MVP, not only for his offense but also for his ability to disrupt Victor Wembanyama's rhythm.

Winners, losers from Game 2 of NBA Finals: Karl-Anthony Towns outduels Victor Wembanyama

Karl-Anthony Towns had great quote after Knicks stole Game 2

Two late Victor Wembanyama gaffes hand Knicks Game 2 win

History is not on Spurs' side after dropping first two games of NBA Finals at home

The '25-point, 15-rebound playoff games' quiz

New York Knicks News / HITC / June 6

Tickets for Knicks NBA Finals Game 3 skyrocket ahead of Madison Square Garden showdown

New York Knicks fans are facing historic resale prices for Game 3 of the NBA Finals as the series moves to Madison Square Garden. The Knicks return to New York with a 2-0 lead over the San Antonio Spurs after winning the opening two games of the series in Texas.

New York Knicks News / Knicks X-Factor / June 6

Texas 2-step: Knicks halfway to title after Game 2 comeback

Thirteen is anything but a cursed number for the New York Knicks. New York flipped a script that nonetheless featured a familiar ending. Erasing a 12-point deficit and withstanding a furious rally from the San Antonio Spurs, the Knicks escaped from Frost Bank Center with a 105-104 victory in Game 2 of the NBA Finals.

New York Knicks News / AirJordanChronicles / June 6