Spurs fall to Knicks 105-104 in Game 2 despite Wembanyama's efforts
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 6, 2026, 11:20 AM
Last updated Jun 6, 2026
The San Antonio Spurs lost to the New York Knicks 105-104 in Game 2 of the NBA Finals on June 6, 2026, at the Frost Bank Center. Victor Wembanyama struggled early, contributing only 7 points in the first half, but finished with 29 points, 9 rebounds, and 4 blocks. A costly turnover late in the game and a missed jumper in the final seconds sealed the Spurs' defeat. Coach Mitch Johnson highlighted Wembanyama's challenges in finding offensive rhythm, noting that having just four shots in a half is 'not acceptable'. The Spurs have now lost both of their home games in the series.
- •Spurs lose Game 2 of NBA Finals 105-104 to the Knicks.
- •Victor Wembanyama scored 29 points but had a late turnover.
- •The Spurs are now 0-2 in the series after losing both home games.
- •Coach Mitch Johnson criticized Wembanyama's limited shots in the first half.
- •The Spurs face significant historical challenges going into Game 3.
- 7:01 PMYahoo Sports — ‘Not Acceptable’ — Mitch Johnson Sends Clear Message After Victor Wembanyama’s Slow Start
- 11:20 AMYahoo Sports — ‘Not Acceptable’ — Spurs HC Mitch Johnson Gets Brutally Honest on Victor Wembanyama’s Offensive Woes in Game 2 Loss
"Mitch Johnson and the San Antonio Spurs entered Game 2 counting on Victor Wembanyama to help deliver a much-needed win, but fell agonizingly short at the Frost Bank Center. Before the NBA Finals, Wembanyama had downplayed the Spurs’ lack of experience, but that inexperience was evident at several key moments during their heartbreaking 105-104 defeat to the New York Knicks on Friday.
"Victor Wembanyama nearly led the San Antonio Spurs all the way back in Game 2 of the NBA Finals. The Spurs star was silent in the first half but erupted in the second half with 29 points and 9 rebounds but it wasn’t enough as the New York Knicks held on to win 105-104 to [...]
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 6, 2026, 7:01 PM‘Not Acceptable’ — Mitch Johnson Sends Clear Message After Victor Wembanyama’s Slow Start
Victor Wembanyama nearly led the San Antonio Spurs all the way back in Game 2 of the NBA Finals. The Spurs star was silent in the first half but erupted in the second half with 29 points and 9 rebounds but it wasn’t enough as the New York Knicks held on to win 105-104 to [...]
- Yahoo SportsJun 6, 2026, 11:20 AM‘Not Acceptable’ — Spurs HC Mitch Johnson Gets Brutally Honest on Victor Wembanyama’s Offensive Woes in Game 2 Loss
Mitch Johnson and the San Antonio Spurs entered Game 2 counting on Victor Wembanyama to help deliver a much-needed win, but fell agonizingly short at the Frost Bank Center. Before the NBA Finals, Wembanyama had downplayed the Spurs’ lack of experience, but that inexperience was evident at several key moments during their heartbreaking 105-104 defeat to the New York Knicks on Friday.
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