If there was one thing just about everyone watching Game 2 of the NBA Finals between the New York Knicks and San Antonio Spurs could agree on, it was the horrid officiating.
From the get-go it was very clear foul calls were slanted in the Spurs’ direction. San Antonio was getting away with things NFL players would get flagged for.
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The Knicks, meanwhile, were getting whistled for touching hair, for example.
After the game, nobody was holding their breath for the NBA to actually take accountability for the pathetic showing from its officials.
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And it’s a good thing we didn’t because the only mistake the NBA admitted to was a technical foul against Knicks center Mitchell Robinson, which has been officially rescinded.
“Mitchell Robinson’s (NYK) technical foul against Victor Wembanyama (SAS) at 4:56 of the 2nd quarter in Game 2 of the NBA Finals on 6/5/26 has been rescinded upon league review,” the NBA Official X account posted.
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In case you don’t remember that one, yes, it was a ridiculous call and everyone knew it the second the whistle was blown.
Robinson did give Victor Wembanyama a shove on the play, but Wemby shoved him right back.
There was nothing there that screamed technical foul, but if anything, both players should’ve been given one.
NBA gives officials perfect 2-minute grade
Jun 5, 2026; San Antonio, Texas, USA; San Antonio Spurs head coach Mitch Johnson argues a call with referee Tony Brothers (25) during the fourth quarter against the New York Knicks during game two of the 2026 NBA Finals at Frost Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-Imagn Images IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect
The NBA put out its officials report for the final two minutes of Game 2 between the New York Knicks and San Antonio Spurs and did not find any mistakes in that span.
The only play in question, per the league, was a potential kick ball by Luke Kornet, which was called out by former NBA player and ABC announcer Richard Jefferson during the game.
“Although Kornet (SAS) lifts his foot, he does not intentionally kick the loose ball,” the league stated.
Yeah, we have a problem with that assessment.
Kornet very clearly intentionally extends his leg to kick the ball away from OG Anunoby.
But we definitely shouldn’t believe what our eyes tell us. Nothing to see here.
Even though the NBA’s two-minute report is bogus because of that, we appreciate there is at least an effort for accountability.
Now, let’s do the other 46 minutes, shall we?
A demoralizing loss for Spurs
Jun 5, 2026; San Antonio, Texas, USA; San Antonio Spurs forward Victor Wembanyama (1) after the game between the Spurs and the Knicks in game two of the 2026 NBA Finals at Frost Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Daniel Dunn-Imagn Images
Despite it being five-on-eight when you include the three officials, and despite coming back from a double-digit deficit in the fourth quarter, the Spurs still couldn’t beat the Knicks.
It doesn’t get more demoralizing than that, and now San Antonio has to overcome two bad losses and what will be a raucous Madison Square Garden crowd to get back into the series.
San Antonio is also battling history, as no team has ever lost the first two games at home and come back to win an NBA Finals.
Two have tried (the 1995 Orlando Magic and 1993 Phoenix Suns) and both have failed.