The pressure is squarely on the San Antonio Spurs in Game 2 of the NBA Finals on Friday night after the New York Knicks seized home-court advantage with a road win in the series opener.

The Knicks are two precious victories away from their first NBA championship in 53 years, and their 13-game postseason winning streak — the second-longest in league history — and their eight-game road...

They have won 13 straight playoff games, many with something close to ease, as they chase their first championship since 1973.