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Victor Wembanyama reflects on Spurs' struggles in Finals against Knicks

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 6, 2026, 10:08 AM

Last updated Jun 6, 2026

Victor Wembanyama reflects on Spurs' struggles in Finals against Knicks

Summary

Victor Wembanyama acknowledged being emotionally affected by the Spurs' previous playoff success after the team fell behind 2-0 to the New York Knicks in the Finals. Reflecting on Game 2's narrow loss, Wembanyama admitted he lacked poise, which contributed to the Spurs' defeat, 105-104. He expressed the need to move past the emotional high from the Western Conference Finals against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Wembanyama's performance has come under scrutiny as the Spurs now face the possibility of elimination, needing to regain focus to succeed in upcoming games.

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By the Numbers

•Spurs trail 2-0 in the Finals against the Knicks.
•Wembanyama admitted emotional struggles post-Thunder series.
•He cited a need for better control during games.
•Spurs lost Game 2 by a single point, 105-104.
•Upcoming games are critical for San Antonio's championship hopes.

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10:08 AMYahoo Sports — Spurs' Victor Wembanyama admits he was stuck on the Thunder 'high' after going down 2-0 vs. Knicks

What they're saying

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The Spurs beat the reigning NBA champions in the Western Conference Finals. Victor Wenbanyama just admitted he has been stuck in the emotional state from the WCF in the first two games of the Finals.
— Yahoo Sports

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