Wembanyama mistake hands Knicks control of NBA Finals

Wembanyama mistake hands Knicks control of NBA FinalsImage source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Jalen Brunson scored the winning basket – and only five of 37 teams who have taken a 2-0 Finals lead have then failed to win the championshipByFlora SnelsonBBC Sport journalistPublished31 minutes agoThe New York Knicks survived a late rally by the San Antonio Spurs to win 105-104 and take a 2-0 lead in the NBA Finals as they seek a first championship in 53 years.With nine and a half seconds remaining on the clock, Jalen Brunson stole possession after Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama passed the ball into team-mate Stephon Castle’s back.Wembanyama then fouled Benson, who converted the free-throw to give the Knicks the decisive point.There was still time for Wembanyama to attempt to tie the game for the Spurs, but he missed from 20 feet on the buzzer to hand the Knicks their 13th successive play-off victory.Wembanyama has been at the centre of much of the drama in the NBA Finals so far – in game one, he was approached by a spectator who ran on to the court, filming himself on his phone.NBA chief warns fans after ‘stupid’ court invasion