The NBA Finals continue Friday night with Game 2 between the New York Knicks and San Antonio Spurs. Despite a lengthy layoff following the Eastern Conference Finals, the Knicks came out ready to play in Game 1 and delivered a somewhat surprising result, beating the Spurs 105-95 in San Antonio.
There were concerns about how the Knicks would look after having more time off between series than the Spurs, especially with the challenge of opening the Finals on the road against the team with the second-best record in the NBA. Although the Spurs outscored the Knicks by eight points in the first quarter and took a 55-48 lead into halftime, New York outscored San Antonio by 17 points in the second half to complete the comeback and take a 1-0 series lead.
Knicks fans had quite a scare when Jalen Brunson left the court late in the first quarter and limped to the locker room, but he quickly returned and became a driving force in the victory. With the game tied midway through the fourth quarter, Brunson went on a personal 8-0 run to give New York a 94-86 lead. He later knocked down a clutch go-ahead three-pointer with just under two minutes remaining, which ultimately proved to be the game-winning shot.
New York looks to take a 2-0 series lead before heading home for the next two games, while Victor Wembanyama and the Spurs aim to respond and even the series Friday night.
Knicks vs. Spurs Game 2 Odds
The Knicks won Game 1 by 10 points in San Antonio on Wednesday night, but Hard Rock Bet Sportsbook still lists the Spurs as sizable home favorites to bounce back in Game 2:
- Moneyline: Spurs -230, Knicks +190
- Spread: Spurs -6.5 (-105), Knicks +6.5 (-115)
- Total: Over 216.5 points (-110), Under 216.5 points (-110)
After taking a 1-0 series lead, New York is now the betting favorite to win the NBA Finals at -140 odds.
Knicks vs. Spurs Picks & Predictions for Game 2
Game 1 delivered a thrilling result, so make sure to get in on the NBA Finals action at Hard Rock Bet Sportsbook. While you’re there, check out the Stats Hub for betting insights and trends surrounding the Knicks and Spurs heading into Game 2.
There are plenty of markets available, but we’ve highlighted one pick for Knicks vs. Spurs Game 2 that you can find in the Stats Hub:
Knicks vs. Spurs Best Bet: Julian Champagnie Over 16.5 Points + Rebounds
Julian Champagnie hasn’t shied away from shooting the basketball, particularly from three-point range. In fact, most of his scoring production this postseason has come from beyond the arc.
Champagnie made five shots against the Knicks in Game 1, all of which were three-pointers. He made one shot in the NBA Cup Championship against New York on Dec. 16, which was also a three. He scored a game-high 36 points against the Knicks on New Year’s Eve, with all but three points coming from three-pointers. He then made just one shot in the final regular-season meeting between the teams, which again was a three-pointer.
The point is simple: if Champagnie is going to score, there’s a good chance it will come from beyond the arc.
Although it’s risky to rely on Champagnie having a strong three-point shooting performance every game, he has scored 16 or more points in three of his last four games, including two 20-point outings. Combine that with his rebounding ability—he has recorded six or more rebounds in each of his last four games, including 10 rebounds in Game 1—and his Points + Rebounds market for Game 2 becomes worth considering.
- Knicks vs. Spurs Game 2 Player Prop Pick: Julian Champagnie Over 16.5 Points + Rebounds (-125)
Top 5 Most-Bet Player Props for NYK-SAS
Jalen Brunson’s points prop leads the way as the most-bet player prop for Game 2 following his game-high 30-point performance in Game 1:
- Jalen Brunson – Over 25.5 Points
- Victor Wembanyama – Over 24.5 Points
- Victor Wembanyama – Over 1.5 Threes Made
- Julian Champagnie – Over 2.5 Threes Made
- Karl-Anthony Towns – Over 16.5 Points
Knicks vs. Spurs Game 2 Info
- 📍 Where: Frost Bank Center, San Antonio, TX
- 📅 Date: Friday, June 5
- ⏰ Start Time: 8:30 PM ET
- 📺💻 TV/Streaming: ABC
- 🏀 Series: 1-0 Knicks
Knicks-Spurs Key Injuries & Availability
The Knicks and Spurs enter Game 2 with no major injuries, but be sure to keep an eye on player availability as tip-off approaches, as any late or unexpected changes can quickly reshape basketball betting markets.
Knicks Injury Report
- Mitchell Robinson: PROBABLE (finger)
Spurs Injury Report
- N/A
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