Knicks, up 2-0 in NBA Finals, Say the Job Is Far From over. And the Spurs Aren't Conceding Anything
Victor Wembanyama drew criticism after a late turnover and missed shot left San Antonio down 0-2 in the series, fans said.
- On Friday, the New York Knicks defeated the San Antonio Spurs 105-104 in Game 2 of the 2026 NBA Finals, taking a 2-0 series lead after Victor Wembanyama missed a potential game-winning jumper at the buzzer.
- Trailing late, the Spurs staged a 14-0 run to tie the score, but momentum shifted when Wembanyama passed the ball into the back of teammate Stephon Castle, allowing Jalen Brunson to secure a steal and hit a go-ahead free throw.
- Despite finishing with 29 points and 9 rebounds, Wembanyama accepted blame for the error, telling reporters, "I threw that one away, I messed up," and acknowledging he needs "more poise."
- Falling into a 0-2 series deficit, the Spurs now face an insurmountable challenge; no team in NBA Finals history has recovered from losing the first two home games, sparking widespread criticism of Wembanyama's execution.
- The series shifts to Madison Square Garden for Game 3 on Monday, where the Knicks pursue their 14th consecutive playoff win while the Spurs face a must-win scenario to avoid a 3-0 hole.
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Cameras Caught Victor Wembanyama Ignoring Stephon Castle’s Message Before Costly Mistake vs Knicks
In 1993, Chris Webber called a timeout he didn’t have in the NCAA championship game. In 2018, JR Smith forgot the score in Game 1 of the Finals. While what happened with 12.7 seconds left on Friday night in San Antonio is not quite at that level, but it will be replayed for a long time regardless. With the score tied at 104-104, Victor Wembanyama grabbed his ninth rebound off a Jalen Brunson miss and immediately looked to push. What the cameras …
"I ruined everything. Crucial pass misses, fouls, and free throw surrenders. Victor Wembanyama's clutch misses. I regret it. I plan to use it as the driving force for a Game 3 victory." - Sports Chosun, Reporter Ryu Dong-hyuk. "I ruined everything." San Antonio Spurs ace Victor Wembanyama said this after the game. In an interview with a local media outlet, he said...
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Knicks, up 2-0 in NBA Finals, say the job is far from over. And the Spurs aren't conceding anything
The New York Knicks are up 2-0. They say they’re unfazed. The San Antonio Spurs are down 0-2. They say they’re unfazed. Such is the state of things in the NBA Finals, where both teams were taking a travel day…
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