Victor Wembanyama struggles again as Spurs fall to Knicks in Finals
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 6, 2026, 4:31 AM
Last updated Jun 6, 2026
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.
- •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.
- 4:31 AMYahoo Sports — 'Victor Wembanyama in shock' - Spurs star compared to Nick Anderson's 1995 NBA Finals nightmare
"Victor Wembanyama is the new 'Nick Anderson,' Kenny Smith said.
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