Victor Wembanyama limps off in NBA Finals Game 1 against Knicks
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 4, 2026, 4:40 AM
Last updated Jun 4, 2026
Victor Wembanyama suffered a scare after a hard collision during the first half of Game 1 of the NBA Finals against the New York Knicks on June 3 at the Frost Bank Center. After briefly exiting the game, Wembanyama returned to finish with 26 points and 12 rebounds. The Knicks capitalized on his absence to rally and tie the game before the third quarter concluded. Jalen Brunson's performance in the fourth quarter helped the Knicks steal Game 1 on the road. San Antonio looks to bounce back in Game 2 on June 5 while monitoring Wembanyama's condition.
- •Wembanyama limped after a collision but returned to play.
- •He finished with 26 points and 12 rebounds but struggled shooting.
- •The Knicks tied the game while Wembanyama was off the court.
- •Jalen Brunson scored 13 points in the fourth quarter.
- •Game 2 is scheduled for June 5 at Frost Bank Center.
- 4:40 AMYahoo Sports — Victor Wembanyama Scary Limp vs Knicks Raises Immediate Concern in 2026 NBA Finals Opener
"The biggest stage in basketball had barely come alive when the loudest silence fell over Frost Bank Center. San Antonio had fought through a bruising Western Conference Finals run, leaning on one transcendent talent to carry them to the NBA Finals for the first time since 2014. Victor Wembanyama was supposed to announce himself to [...]
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