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Victor Wembanyama struggles again as Spurs fall to Knicks in Finals

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Last updated Jun 6, 2026

Victor Wembanyama struggles again as Spurs fall to Knicks in Finals
Summary

Victor Wembanyama's shooting woes continue as the San Antonio Spurs face the New York Knicks in Game 2 of the NBA Finals. Wembanyama recorded 29 points on 11-21 shooting, but the Spurs lost a narrow contest, 105-104. Analyst Kenny Smith compared Wembanyama's struggles to those of Nick Anderson during the 1995 Finals, citing the impact of Knicks forward Karl-Anthony Towns on the rookie's performance. With the series now shifting to Madison Square Garden, the Spurs face increased pressure to respond and avoid going down 0-3.

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  • •Wembanyama has struggled with consistency in the NBA Finals.
  • •The Spurs lost Game 2 after leading by double digits.
  • •Towns played a key role in limiting Wembanyama's impact.
  • •The series shifts to Madison Square Garden for Game 3.
  • •Wembanyama's performance raises questions about his playoff readiness.
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  • 4:31 AMYahoo Sports — 'Victor Wembanyama in shock' - Spurs star compared to Nick Anderson's 1995 NBA Finals nightmare
What they're saying
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Victor Wembanyama is the new 'Nick Anderson,' Kenny Smith said.

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