Victor Wembanyama's late error costs Spurs in Game 2 against Knicks
4 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 9, 2026, 7:51 AM
Last updated Jun 9, 2026
In a tightly contested Game 2 of the NBA Finals, the San Antonio Spurs rallied late but fell short against the New York Knicks. Victor Wembanyama helped reduce a double-digit deficit, but a costly miscommunication with Stephon Castle led to a turnover with under ten seconds remaining. After tying the game, the Spurs were unable to capitalize on their momentum. San Antonio now trails the series 0-2 as they prepare to head on the road for Game 3.
- •Spurs trail the NBA Finals series 0-2
- •Wembanyama had 29 points and 9 rebounds
- •Castle recorded 14 points but struggled with shooting
- •A miscommunication led to a key turnover late in the game
- •The next game is pivotal for San Antonio's playoff hopes
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- 4:01 AMYahoo Sports — Stephon Castle Breaks Silence on Victor Wembanyama’s Crushing Late Turnover
- 3:50 AMYahoo Sports — How Victor Wembanyama pass off Stephon Castle's back led to disastrous Game 2 loss for Spurs vs. Knicks
"The San Antonio Spurs suffered another painful setback against the New York Knicks on Friday night in the NBA Finals. Despite several strong stretches throughout the game, Victor Wembanyama and the young Spurs squad were unable to match the execution, composure, and chemistry displayed by New York’s stars in the closing moments. Stephon Castle Explains [...]
"Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs had a real chance against the New York Knicks in Game 2. However, Wembanyama committed a late-game blunder when he passed the ball to Stephon Castle. The second-year guard had his back turned against the Spurs star, thinking that the big man would initiate a fastbreak. Unfortunately for [...]
"San Antonio came all the way back in the fourth quarter of Game 2, but one miscue between Victor Wembanyama and Stephon Castle proved costly.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsJun 9, 2026, 7:51 AMHow Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama, Stephon Castle Saved Season In Game 3
Victor Wembanyama and Stephon Castle salvaged the Spurs' NBA title chances in a Game 3 win over the Knicks
- Yahoo SportsJun 8, 2026, 4:14 AMVictor Wembanyama’s Shocking Blunder Overshadows All-Time Spurs Comeback Attempt in Painful Game 2 Finish
Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs had a real chance against the New York Knicks in Game 2. However, Wembanyama committed a late-game blunder when he passed the ball to Stephon Castle. The second-year guard had his back turned against the Spurs star, thinking that the big man would initiate a fastbreak. Unfortunately for [...]
- Yahoo SportsJun 7, 2026, 4:01 AMStephon Castle Breaks Silence on Victor Wembanyama’s Crushing Late Turnover
The San Antonio Spurs suffered another painful setback against the New York Knicks on Friday night in the NBA Finals. Despite several strong stretches throughout the game, Victor Wembanyama and the young Spurs squad were unable to match the execution, composure, and chemistry displayed by New York’s stars in the closing moments. Stephon Castle Explains [...]
- Yahoo SportsJun 6, 2026, 3:50 AMHow Victor Wembanyama pass off Stephon Castle's back led to disastrous Game 2 loss for Spurs vs. Knicks
San Antonio came all the way back in the fourth quarter of Game 2, but one miscue between Victor Wembanyama and Stephon Castle proved costly.
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