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

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 7, 2026, 9:08 PM

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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By the Numbers

•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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