The New York Knicks edged the San Antonio Spurs 105-104 in Game 2 of the NBA Finals on Friday, extending their series lead to 2-0 and putting themselves on the brink of their first championship since 1973. A go-ahead free throw from guard Jalen Brunson proved decisive in the final seconds, after Spurs star Victor Wembanyama committed a crucial turnover and then missed a potential game-winner at the buzzer.

The finish was as dramatic as sport gets. With the score tied at 104-104 and 9.5 seconds remaining, Wembanyama grabbed a defensive rebound but accidentally passed the ball into the back of his own teammate, Stephon Castle. Brunson recovered it, was fouled, and calmly converted the first of two free throws to restore the Knicks' lead. San Antonio had one final chance — a jump shot from their 22-year-old French centre with 7.5 seconds on the clock — but the attempt clanged off the rim.