Victor Wembanyama and Jose Alvarado showcase rebounding battle in Game 1
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Last updated Jun 4, 2026
In Game 1 of the NBA Finals, San Antonio Spurs star Victor Wembanyama faced a surprising challenge from New York Knicks guard Jose Alvarado. By halftime, Wembanyama had recorded only two rebounds, while Alvarado managed four. At that point, the Spurs led the Knicks 60-53 in a tightly contested game. The rebounding difference raised eyebrows given Wembanyama's stature as a defensive force entering the Finals, emphasizing the intensity with which New York was competing. The game was still ongoing, leaving room for Wembanyama to respond in the second half.
- •Victor Wembanyama had two rebounds at halftime.
- •Jose Alvarado contributed four rebounds before the break.
- •San Antonio Spurs led the New York Knicks 60-53 at halftime.
- •The game remains in progress with a tight scoreline.
- •Wembanyama's rebounding stats drawing attention due to defensive expectations.
- 4:24 AMYahoo Sports — Wembanyama scores 26 but struggles from field in NBA Finals debut as Spurs fall to Knicks in Game 1
- 2:50 AMYahoo Sports — Stat shows Victor Wembanyama got outplayed on defense by $4.5 million Knicks role player in Game 1
"Victor Wembanyama got blessed by nuns before the game, got the loudest ovation when the starters were announced, pumped his fist to the crowd a few times and generally seemed to enjoy his first taste of the NBA Finals. The worst part of all for Wembanyama, the best defensive player in the game, was seeing the Knicks score the game's final 11 points and steal away home-court advantage with a 105-95 victory. “I was bad tonight," Wembanyama said.
"San Antonio Spurs star Victor Wembanyama had a surprisingly quiet rebounding start against New York Knicks guard Jose Alvarado in Game 1 of the NBA Finals. The game was still in progress, so this is not a final judgment on Wembanyama’s night.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 4, 2026, 4:24 AMWembanyama scores 26 but struggles from field in NBA Finals debut as Spurs fall to Knicks in Game 1
Victor Wembanyama got blessed by nuns before the game, got the loudest ovation when the starters were announced, pumped his fist to the crowd a few times and generally seemed to enjoy his first taste of the NBA Finals. The worst part of all for Wembanyama, the best defensive player in the game, was seeing the Knicks score the game's final 11 points and steal away home-court advantage with a 105-95 victory. “I was bad tonight," Wembanyama said.
- Yahoo SportsJun 4, 2026, 2:50 AMStat shows Victor Wembanyama got outplayed on defense by $4.5 million Knicks role player in Game 1
San Antonio Spurs star Victor Wembanyama had a surprisingly quiet rebounding start against New York Knicks guard Jose Alvarado in Game 1 of the NBA Finals. The game was still in progress, so this is not a final judgment on Wembanyama’s night.
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