[Post Game Thread] The New York Knicks (2-0) defeat the San Antonio Spurs (0-2) in Game 2, 105-104 behind KAT’s 21 points and 13 rebounds
[SNY] Josh Hart on the ticket prices for Game 3 of the NBA Finals at MSG: “I wish the ticket prices weren’t as crazy as they are. A lot of people who have been waiting for this moment for a very long time unfortunately aren’t able to get into the building. \(7K, \)8K is ridiculous.”
The Knicks have cancelled all watch parties outside of MSG due to the President’s attendance for Game 3
[Julia Poe] The Bulls announced just now that Stacey King has died at the age of 59. Absolutely awful news for the Chicago community. Sending love and prayers to his family, friends and the entire organization.
How did NBA make it so there isn’t a weekend game?
Karl-Anthony Towns is asked about the President attending Game 3 at MSG His answer is about bringing the energy for Knicks fans rather than the president attending: “Hope has been brought back to the city. But the word success hasn’t been seen. We have to fight to bring that word back to fruition.”
OG Anunoby is asked about the President attending Game 3 at MSG: “He’ll just be there watching the game. We’re going to go as usual, play our game. Try to win the game.”
One of Stacey King’s best moments, roasting a Bulls fan for his fake Michael Jordan jersey
[Chicago Bulls] We are devastated by the passing of 3x NBA Champion and beloved broadcaster Stacey King.
Mike Brown on his journey with KAT since being hired until now: “I come in with a great plan. Maybe the plan doesn’t work. Who adjusts, KAT or me? Me. I adjust. Sometimes the adjustment’s not enough. Every once in a while, we’re not on the same page. We talk about it. I adjust again….”
Compilation of Spurs defense on Brunson the entire game
The late great Stacey King on March 27, 2025, following Josh Giddey’s incredible half-court buzzer beater: “That’s a shot for the ages. That will be replayed when we’re all gone.” RIP
Two courtside seats for Knicks vs Spurs game 3 on Monday, June 8 just sold for $550,000.
Someone yells “Dylannn” from the back during Dylan Harper’s press conference. Dylan smiles and waves at him.
[Charania] The Philadelphia 76ers are promoting assistant general manager Jameer Nelson to the team’s Executive Vice President of Basketball Operations under new President Mike Gansey, making the Philly native and former NBA All-Star the No. 2 executive for the franchise, sources tell ESPN.
Jalen Brunson was asked what teams missed or underestimated when he was eventually selected in the second round.
-His answer: “Everything.”
Adam Silver defends the 65 game rule and says extended rest may cause more injuries: “The only place where we see an uptick in injuries is not towards the end of the season when guys have played more, but after the all-star break. Maybe players are not getting appropriate load on those off-days.”
Jalen Brunson says he isn’t looking around New York, at all, not until it’s over.
-“You left your family, a couple of your friends, anything like that?”
Brunson: “They can do whatever they want.”
Mike Brown’s ‘I don’t run plays for my guys’ Princeton Motion Offense
The Spurs are 0-4 against the Knicks this year when having a 10+ point lead in the game and 1-0 when not having a 10+ point lead.
KAT talking about his matchup with Victor Wembanyama “A player that I’ve spoken about countless times that’s gonna be a generational player.”
Regardless of who wins the Finals this year, this will be the fifth time in the last 6 years that a stretch big won the finals as a starter
Mikal Bridges on what it takes each and every day to go out there and play all 82 games, for about six years straight: “Just wanna be out there.”
Knicks tell fans to arrive to the game 2 hours early due to enhanced security for the game.
Jeremy Lin on being invited by Carmelo Anthony to appear on his podcast: “My desire is still kinda the same. I would love to have a private conversation before having a public recorded conversation.”
Victor Wembanyama Shooting 3’s in Madison Square Garden
Karl-Anthony Towns to Jalen Brunson after Game 2 victory despite a rough shooting night from Brunson: “You’re never by yourself, I’m always with you step by step.”
The Knicks are emphatically winning their non-superstar minutes in the Finals compared to the Spurs
Victor Wembanyama On The Pressure of Being Down 0-2 in The Finals: “This is everything I wished for”
No team that has lost the first two games of the Finals at home has ever come back to win it.
[Haynes] NBA has rescinded the technical foul Mitchell Robinson received after a back and forth shoving match with Victor Wembanyama last night. Wemby did not receive a tech.
The 2026 Spurs are eerily similar to the 1995 Orlando Magic
do knicks players stay in the city?
Jalen Brunson: \(156M. Total Current Market Value of all Game 3 Tickets: \)580M
Guillermo at NBA Media Day 2026
[NYT] 17 Arrested, 1 Officer Injured in N.Y.C. Celebrations of Knicks’ Game 2 Win
French commentators scream in pure agony as Wembanyama throws the ball off Castle’s back
I asked Jalen Brunson about pressure to better understand my own anxiety. Here’s what he said
[Highlight] Closeup of the crucial Wembanyama turnover + foul on Brunson
People need to stop talking about Wemby like he’s Shaq
[Highlight] Knicks with an incredible offensive possession. Multiple guys drive to the paint, kick it out, drive to the paint, kick it out leading to the open corner 3.
Wemby postgame last night- “Personally, I think I could’ve been better in recovering from the high of the Conference Finals”
[Fischer] Thunder not interested in Giannis Antetokounmpo
It’s June 6th. The Knicks are up 2-0 in the Finals on the road against the Spurs. The West only won the East/West H2H by 6 games (232-220). The 37-45 Warriors were a play in team. Will people now acknowledge East/West gap is overrated by fans who only care about the name on the back of the jersey?
Josh Hart on not playing some 4th quarters and his reduced minutes in the regular season: “I definitely didn’t see the bigger picture in those moments. There was moments when I went home and I’m like, ‘Damn. Am I ass? Do I suck as a basketball player?’ There was a lot of those moments.”
[Highlight] French Commentators React To Victor Wembanyama’s Late Game Turnover
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[Skolnick] I’ll just say this. I think there’s a lot of guys who will slip to the minimum. I think one guy for instance, I think you can just gurantee Khris Middleton is going to be here…. He is exactly the type of player the Heat add towards the end of their career
[Lowlight] Wemby passes to Castle, who is not looking, for a crucial turnover, then fouls Brunson
[Highlights] All the 23 fouls committed by the New York Knicks in Game 2 vs. the San Antonio Spurs.
Including the technical foul by Mitchell Robison that was later rescinded. Including replays of the plays whenever available.