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Victor Wembanyama acknowledges struggle in Spurs' Game 1 loss to Knicks

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 5, 2026, 3:18 AM

Last updated Jun 5, 2026

Victor Wembanyama acknowledges struggle in Spurs' Game 1 loss to Knicks

Summary

The San Antonio Spurs lost 105-95 to the New York Knicks in Game 1 of the NBA Finals. Victor Wembanyama, in his championship debut, shot 6-of-21 from the field. Despite holding a lead, the Spurs were outscored in the fourth quarter and managed only 14 points. Gregg Popovich conveyed a blunt message to Wembanyama after the game, emphasizing the need for improvement. The Knicks rallied from a 14-point deficit in the second half, closing the game on an 11-0 run.

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By the Numbers

•Spurs surrender home-court advantage in Game 1 of the NBA Finals.
•New York scores 11 straight points to secure the victory.
•Wembanyama acknowledges poor performance after shooting struggles.
•San Antonio managed just 14 points in the fourth quarter.
•Game 2 will be crucial for the Spurs to regain momentum.

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3:18 AMYahoo Sports — “I’m Better Than This”: Victor Wembanyama Reveals Disappointed Gregg Popovich’s Blunt Message After Spurs’ Game 1 Loss to Knicks

What they're saying

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The San Antonio Spurs and their home crowd arrived expecting a statement, but instead were left with a setback. In his first NBA Finals appearance, the French phenom saw his championship debut end in a 105–95 loss as the Spurs surrendered home-court advantage in Game 1.
— Yahoo Sports

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