NBA rescinds technical foul on center during Game 2 of 2026 Finals

The NBA on Saturday rescinded the technical foul given to the Knicks center during the second quarter of their 105-104 win over the Spurs in San Antonio on Friday after the league reviewed the play. The center and the opposing 7-foot-4 player were fighting for position when the opposing player pushed the center, who pushed back, though the contact did not appear severe.

The center was called for the technical foul with 4:56 left in the first half and was replaced by another player.

The opposing team made the awarded free throw. The Knicks won the game and lead the series 2-0 entering Monday’s Game 3. The center finished with seven points, three rebounds, one block and one steal in 14 minutes while shooting 3-for-6 from the free-throw line.

The center had surgery on a fractured fifth metacarpal in his right hand before the Finals and has been wearing a wrap on that hand.