Knicks vs Spurs Game 2 Recap, Wembanyama Turnover, Game 3 Preview & NBA Finals Talk

The NBA Finals are heading back to New York, and the Knicks are two wins away from a championship.In this episode of Hoops After Dark, Mike Cooper and Sam Kingery break down the Knicks’ 105-104 Game 2 win over the San Antonio Spurs, how New York took a 2-0 series lead, and why Victor Wembanyama’s late-game turnover may become the defining moment of the series.The guys discuss why Game 2 felt closer than the series score suggests, how Karl-Anthony Towns has become a major answer for New York, why Landry Shamet’s minutes have changed the spacing, and whether Jalen Brunson can still take over despite not shooting well through the first two games.Mike and Sam also dive into the Spurs’ biggest adjustments heading into Game 3 at Madison Square Garden, including whether Dylan Harper needs a larger role, why De’Aaron Fox has to stay aggressive, what San Antonio needs from its bench, and whether Wembanyama can deliver a monster response with the series on the line.Plus, the guys debate Knicks fans, New York sports misery, Rick Brunson coaching Jalen Brunson during games, and whether the Spurs are already running out of time.Topics Covered:Knicks vs Spurs Game 2 recapNew York takes 2-0 NBA Finals leadVictor Wembanyama late-game turnoverCan the Spurs still win the series?Jalen Brunson shooting strugglesKarl-Anthony Towns’ impactLandry Shamet’s role for the KnicksDylan Harper’s minutes and Spurs adjustmentsDe’Aaron Fox response gameWembanyama vs Knicks defenseMadison Square Garden Game 3 previewRick Brunson and Jalen Brunson discussionKnicks fans and New York sports talkNBA Finals predictionsChapters:0:00 Intro and Knicks two wins away0:38 Are the Knicks the least annoying New York team?3:05 Why this Knicks run is a good story5:09 Knicks take a 2-0 NBA Finals lead5:47 Why Game 2 was closer than the series score6:47 NBA Finals and Stanley Cup Final comparison7:23 Wembanyama’s late-game turnover9:18 Should the Spurs have called timeout?10:09 How one mistake swung Game 212:01 Why Game 3 is must-win for San Antonio12:47 Can the Knicks handle the MSG pressure?15:03 Should Dylan Harper start?16:17 Spurs bench concerns17:12 Why Harper needs more minutes17:47 Rick Brunson coaching Jalen Brunson21:32 Landry Shamet becomes an X-factor22:10 Knicks spacing and small-ball adjustment23:34 Jalen Brunson is not shooting well, but New York is winning25:07 Karl-Anthony Towns’ impact against Wembanyama26:37 Mikal Bridges and Knicks role players step up27:36 De’Aaron Fox responds in Game 228:23 Spurs had enough support to win29:31 Game 3 at Madison Square Garden30:59 How MSG pressure could cut both ways32:11 Wembanyama’s response starts everything39:41 Knicks’ second and third quarter adjustments41:28 Game 3 predictions42:17 Final thoughts