Knicks target Victor Wembanyama after his crucial Game 2 mistake
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 6, 2026, 3:15 PM
Last updated Jun 6, 2026
The New York Knicks lead the NBA Finals 2-0 after defeating the San Antonio Spurs 105-104 in Game 2. Victor Wembanyama's late-game error, where he threw a turnover that led to a Knicks free throw, has drawn sharp criticism from Shaquille O'Neal. O'Neal urged the Knicks to exploit Wembanyama's apparent vulnerability in the upcoming Game 3. Wembanyama admitted to struggling with his performance and described his experience as 'blurry' during the final moments.
- •Knicks up 2-0 in the NBA Finals after Game 2 win.
- •Victor Wembanyama had a crucial turnover in last 30 seconds.
- •Shaquille O'Neal criticized Wembanyama's postgame comments.
- •Wembanyama recorded 29 points and nine rebounds in Game 2.
- •Game 3 set for Monday, presenting Wembanyama a chance to respond.
- 3:15 PMYahoo Sports — Knicks urged to come at 'flustered' Victor Wembanyama's head after blurry excuse
"Shaquille O'Neal criticized Victor Wembanyama's late-game execution in Game 2 and urged the Knicks to target the flustered Spurs star in Game 3.
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