Knicks take commanding NBA Finals lead over Spurs after they avoid Game 2 collapse

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The Knicks are heading back to the Garden with a commanding NBA Finals lead, but it wasn’t easy.

They trailed by 12 at one point in the first half against the Spurs but stormed back and ended up pulling out a 105-104 victory at Frost Bank Center on Friday night.

The Knicks then blew a 14-point fourth quarter lead before pulling it out in the final seconds.

Karl-Anthony Towns reacts during Game 2 of the NBA Finals on June 5. Charles Wenzelberg
Jalen Brunson looks to move the ball during the Knicks’ June 5 game against the Spurs. Charles Wenzelberg
Mikal Bridges celebrates during the Knicks’ June 5 game against the Spurs. Charles Wenzelberg

Karl-Anthony Towns dominated in the first half against Victor Wembanyama, and Mikal Bridges took over late in the third quarter as the Knicks overcame foul trouble to Josh Hart and Towns.

They’ll have a chance to take a 3-0 series lead Monday.

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