San Antonio Spurs struggle in NBA Finals, down 0-2 to Knicks

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Last updated Jun 7, 2026

San Antonio Spurs struggle in NBA Finals, down 0-2 to Knicks
Summary

The San Antonio Spurs are in a challenging position in the 2026 NBA Finals, trailing 0-2 against the New York Knicks. Both losses occurred at home, marking a situation where no team has historically recovered to win the Finals after such a start. Victor Wembanyama reflected on the emotional hurdle his team faces, indicating they may have celebrated too much after defeating the Oklahoma City Thunder in the Western Conference Finals. The Spurs will need to adjust their focus to shift the momentum in the series as they prepare for the next game in New York.

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  • Spurs lost both opening games of the NBA Finals at home.
  • Victor Wembanyama acknowledged a lack of focus after celebrating the conference finals win.
  • No team has won the NBA Finals after losing the first two games at home.
  • The Knicks currently lead the series 2-0.
  • The next game in the series will be held in New York.
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  • 9:08 PMYahoo SportsVictor Wembanyama's conference finals quote illuminates why Spurs are falling short in NBA Finals
What they're saying
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Wemby's Spurs aren't the first team to forget that winning the NBA title is still the ultimate prize.

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