Victor Wembanyama Says He's 'Built for' the Pressure of the NBA Finals with the Spurs Down 2-0
Wembanyama said the Spurs can respond on the road after his missed late shot left them facing a 2-0 Finals deficit.
- Facing a 2-0 series deficit, the San Antonio Spurs trail the New York Knicks in the NBA Finals. No team in league history has ever overcome a 0-2 Finals series deficit after losing the first two games at home.
- The New York Knicks escaped with a 105-104 win on Friday after Victor Wembanyama missed a potential game-winning jumper over Mitchell Robinson at the buzzer. The loss left San Antonio in an unprecedented hole.
- Teammate Keldon Johnson urged Wembanyama to 'shoot it again,' emphasizing team belief. Guard Stephon Castle said the Spurs' sense of urgency is "probably the highest it's been all playoffs" after the loss.
- With the series shifting to Madison Square Garden on Monday, the Knicks' fanbase will witness their first NBA Finals game in 27 years. The Spurs hold a 6-3 road record this postseason, offering some optimism.
- Spurs coach Mitch Johnson maintained his standard routine on Sunday, focusing on film study to prepare players. Wembanyama said there is "really no reason to overthink" the situation as San Antonio prepares for Game 3.
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Victor Wembanyama says he's 'built for' the pressure of the NBA Finals with the Spurs down 2-0
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