The New York Knicks equaled a 25-year-old NBA record on Thursday night, earning their eighth consecutive road win of the 2026 postseason and tying the mark set by the 2001 Los Angeles Lakers.
New York’s 108-101 triumph over the San Antonio Spurs at Frost Bank Center pushed the Knicks to a 2-0 lead in the NBA Finals. Game 3 is scheduled for Monday at 8:30 p.m. ET at Madison Square Garden, where the Knicks have not lost since April.
Historic streak on the road
Since falling behind the Atlanta Hawks 2-1 in the first round, head coach Mike Brown’s squad has rattled off 13 straight victories, including the record-tying run away from home. The last team to win eight road playoff games in a single postseason was the 2001 Lakers, who captured the second title of their eventual three-peat.
Defense leading the charge
The Knicks’ surge has been fueled by a relentless defense anchored by O.G. Anunoby, Mikal Bridges and Josh Hart. Despite star guard Jalen Brunson shooting just 33.9 percent from the field and 23.5 percent from deep in the Finals, he is averaging 25 points per game, while a deep supporting cast continues to deliver.
Parallel to 2001 Lakers
Los Angeles faced the Philadelphia 76ers in the 2001 Finals, dropping Game 1 before winning the next four behind Kobe Bryant and Shaquille O’Neal. That lone defeat was the Lakers’ only loss of the entire postseason. New York’s current roster lacks a comparable superstar pairing but has adopted a balanced approach that has produced similar road success.
Lakers eyeing Knicks center
Reserve center Mitchell Robinson has emerged as a key piece for New York, providing rebounding and rim protection when Karl-Anthony Towns encounters foul trouble. Robinson becomes an unrestricted free agent this summer, and league sources say the Los Angeles Lakers have shown early interest as they evaluate options to strengthen their frontcourt.
The Spurs now face the challenge of breaking the Knicks’ streak in one of basketball’s most hostile environments when the series shifts to New York City on Monday night.
Source: LakersNation.com
