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Kendrick Perkins Makes NBA Finals Game 2 Pick Without Hesitation

Kendrick Perkins Makes NBA Finals Game 2 Pick Without Hesitation

Summary

The New York Knicks won the first game of the 2026 NBA Finals against the San Antonio Spurs with a score of 105-95. Former NBA player Kendrick Perkins predicted that the Spurs will win Game 2 to even the series.

Key Facts

  • The Knicks won Game 1 on the Spurs’ home court with an 11-0 run at the end of the game.
  • New York extended its winning streak in the playoffs to 12 games.
  • Kendrick Perkins, now a basketball analyst, confidently predicted the Spurs would win Game 2.
  • Jalen Brunson scored 30 points for the Knicks, including 13 points in the fourth quarter.
  • The Knicks had time to rest after sweeping the Cleveland Cavaliers, while the Spurs played a tough seven-game series against the Oklahoma City Thunder.
  • Spurs player Devin Vassell said the team is ready to play better in Game 2.
  • Game 2 of the NBA Finals will start at 8:30 p.m. ET.
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