New York Knicks ready for Game 2 of the NBA Finals 2026 against San Antonio Spurs: Live Updates

As the Knicks prepare to take on the Spurs for Game 2 of the NBA Finals tonight in San Antonio, fans in New York City are getting ready for some big watch parties.

There are watch parties planned both inside of Madison Square Garden and in Central Park Friday night. It's not yet clear if a watch party will be held outside of MSG as well.

Jaysha Patel reports on the excitement for Game 2 of the NBA Finals.

Tickets are already gone for both. The city has been buzzing ahead of Game 2.

"It's not just a great team and winning team but it's such an incredible group of players, great people that are representing the city of New York and I think that's bringing even people into the fan base," a fan said.

Rob Jones was born and raised in the Bronx.

He works construction by day and never in his wildest dreams did he imagine the Knicks would be here.

And never did he imagine he'd be standing on a corner by The Garden making deals.

His biggest struggle this week has been keeping up with demand.

Someone offered $200 for his sneakers.

He declined because he needed shoes to get home.

"Entrepreneurship, you know, New York is all about hustle," he said.

In the end Jones says he's not really doing this for money, it's a way to feel more connected with other Knicks fans.

But he really wants three more wins.

CeFaan Kim has more.

Kemberly Richardson has the details on the artists.

Kemberly Richardson has the details on the artists.

President Trump said Knicks owner James Dolan invited him to the NBA finals.

"The answer is, yes he's invited me, I'm going," Trump said. "It could be Monday, maybe I'll do both."

Trump says he has been a fan of the Knicks for a long time and they are an "amazing" team.