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Spurs struggle in NBA Finals as Knicks take 2-0 series lead

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 8, 2026, 2:04 PM

Last updated Jun 8, 2026

Spurs struggle in NBA Finals as Knicks take 2-0 series lead

Summary

The San Antonio Spurs are facing challenges in the NBA Finals against the New York Knicks, having lost both Games 1 and 2 in San Antonio. With Victor Wembanyama performing well, scoring 26 and 29 points in the respective games, the Spurs faced issues managing leads, letting a 14-point advantage slip away in Game 1 and falling short by one point in Game 2. Shannon Sharpe points to the team's inexperience as a key factor, highlighting that the roster's average age is under 26. Game 3 is pivotal, as no team has ever recovered from a 3-0 deficit in the Finals, and it will take place at Madison Square Garden amid a charged atmosphere.

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By the Numbers

•Knicks lead 2-0 in the NBA Finals after winning both games in San Antonio.
•Wembanyama scored 26 points in Game 1 and 29 in Game 2.
•Spurs let double-digit leads slip in both games.
•Game 3 is critical for Spurs, needing to avoid a 3-0 deficit.
•Madison Square Garden will host a highly charged Game 3 atmosphere.

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2:04 PMYahoo Sports — Shannon Sharpe shares the main reason Spurs look outmatched in the 2026 NBA Finals against Knicks

What they're saying

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Shannon Sharpe thinks the San Antonio Spurs’ biggest problem in the NBA Finals is not talent, but inexperience showing up at the worst possible time. The Knicks have taken a 2-0 lead after winning both games in San Antonio, and each loss followed a familiar pattern for the Spurs.
— Yahoo Sports

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