Victor Wembanyama struggles in Spurs' Game 1 loss to Knicks
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Last updated Jun 4, 2026
Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs fell 105-95 to the New York Knicks in Game 1 of the NBA Finals at the Frost Bank Center on June 2, 2026. Wembanyama had 26 points and 12 rebounds but shot 6-for-21 from the field and struggled against New York's physical defense. The game was tightly contested until the Knicks erased a 14-point deficit, finishing with an 11-0 run. Wembanyama acknowledged his performance, stating he was 'bad' and noted the need to adapt to the Knicks' defensive pressure. Game 2 is scheduled for June 4, 2026.
- •Spurs lose Game 1 of NBA Finals to Knicks, 105-95
- •Wembanyama scores 26 points but shoots poorly at 6-for-21
- •Knicks rally from 14-point deficit with late 11-0 run
- •Game 2 is set for June 4, 2026 at Frost Bank Center
- •Wembanyama expresses accountability for his performance
- 6:00 AMYahoo Sports — Victor Wembanyama drops brutal assessment of his Game 1 performance vs. New York Knicks
- 5:25 AMYahoo Sports — ’WORST FINALS PERFORMANCE IN NBA HISTORY’ — NBA World Rips Victor Wembanyama’s ’Horrific’ Game 1 vs. Knicks
- 5:20 AMYahoo Sports — Victor Wembanyama Makes Blunt Admission After Knicks Take Game 1 on Spurs’ Home Floor
"San Antonio Spurs star Victor Wembanyama did not hide from his poor Game 1 performance after the New York Knicks took control of the NBA Finals opener. Wembanyama’s first Finals game was never going to be treated like an ordinary night.
"Victor Wembanyama didn’t hide from the numbers after his NBA Finals debut. After shooting just 6-of-21 from the field in San Antonio’s 105-95 Game 1 loss to the New York Knicks, the Spurs star placed the blame squarely on himself.
"Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs were outplayed 105-95 in Game 1 of the NBA Finals at the Frost Bank Center on Wednesday. Wembanyama had a forgettable shooting night despite his 26 points and 12 rebounds.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 4, 2026, 6:00 AMVictor Wembanyama drops brutal assessment of his Game 1 performance vs. New York Knicks
San Antonio Spurs star Victor Wembanyama did not hide from his poor Game 1 performance after the New York Knicks took control of the NBA Finals opener. Wembanyama’s first Finals game was never going to be treated like an ordinary night.
- Yahoo SportsJun 4, 2026, 5:25 AM’WORST FINALS PERFORMANCE IN NBA HISTORY’ — NBA World Rips Victor Wembanyama’s ’Horrific’ Game 1 vs. Knicks
Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs were outplayed 105-95 in Game 1 of the NBA Finals at the Frost Bank Center on Wednesday. Wembanyama had a forgettable shooting night despite his 26 points and 12 rebounds.
- Yahoo SportsJun 4, 2026, 5:20 AMVictor Wembanyama Makes Blunt Admission After Knicks Take Game 1 on Spurs’ Home Floor
Victor Wembanyama didn’t hide from the numbers after his NBA Finals debut. After shooting just 6-of-21 from the field in San Antonio’s 105-95 Game 1 loss to the New York Knicks, the Spurs star placed the blame squarely on himself.
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