In a thrilling NBA Finals Game 2, the New York Knicks edged the San Antonio Spurs 105-104, taking a 2-0 series lead. Karl-Anthony Towns played a pivotal role, scoring 21 points and securing 13 rebounds, while also limiting Spurs star Victor Wembanyama's impact. The Knicks faced a fierce comeback from the Spurs, who erased a 14-point deficit with a 14-0 run in the fourth quarter. Wembanyama, who finished with 29 points, briefly gave San Antonio a 104-102 lead late in the game. However, Jalen Brunson tied the game and later converted a crucial free throw after a turnover by Wembanyama. After the game, Towns shared an emotional moment, looking toward the sky to honor his late mother, Jacqueline Cruz-Towns, who passed away from COVID-19 complications in April 2020. He expressed his belief that she was with him during the game, saying, "If you lose a parent...you just look for signs...I prayed to her strong before that possession." The Knicks now prepare for Games 3 and 4 at Madison Square Garden, seeking their first championship since 1973.