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New York Knicks take 2-0 NBA Finals lead after Wembanyama's last-second miss
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New York Knicks take 2-0 NBA Finals lead after Wembanyama's last-second miss

From Berlingske · () Danish

Translated from Danish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • The New York Knicks defeated the San Antonio Spurs 105-104 in Game 2 of the NBA Finals, taking a 2-0 series lead.
  • Victor Wembanyama missed a potential game-winning shot at the buzzer, with Jalen Brunson's free throw proving decisive for the Knicks.
  • The Knicks, aiming for their first championship since 1973, will host Game 3 in New York, with President Donald Trump expected to attend.

The New York Knicks are on the brink of NBA glory after securing a commanding 2-0 lead in the Finals against the San Antonio Spurs. A nail-biting 105-104 victory in Game 2, sealed by a Jalen Brunson free throw, saw the Knicks win on the road for the second time.

It was a drama, but we had no other choice.

— Air traffic controllerResponding to the impact of the strike on passengers.

Despite a late surge by the Spurs, who erased an 84-75 deficit entering the final quarter, they fell short. Spurs star Victor Wembanyama had a chance to win the game at the buzzer but missed, capping a strong performance with 29 points. Karl-Anthony Towns led the Knicks with 21 points.

I would be annoyed as a passenger too, but believe me: we had no other choice.

— Air traffic controllerExplaining the reasons behind the strike.

This marks a significant achievement for the Knicks, who are in the Finals for the first time in 27 years and seeking their first title since 1973. The Spurs, champions in 2014, now face an uphill battle. History is against them, as no team has ever come back to win the championship after losing the first two Finals games at home.

Everything we tried was ignored.

— Air traffic controllerDescribing the lack of response from management.

The series shifts to New York for Game 3, where the Knicks will have home-court advantage. Adding to the star power, U.S. President Donald Trump has accepted an invitation from Knicks owner James Dolan to attend the game.

If the management does not listen again in the coming weeks, further actions cannot be ruled out.

— Air traffic controllerWarning of potential future strikes.
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Originally published by Berlingske in Danish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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