Wembanyama struggles against Towns as Spurs trail Knicks in Game 2
3 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Jun 7, 2026, 3:40 AM
Last updated Jun 7, 2026
Victor Wembanyama faced challenges in Game 2 of the NBA Finals against the Knicks on June 6, 2026. Despite a strong second half where he scored a total of 29 points, Wembanyama's early performance included just seven points on 2-of-4 shooting and four turnovers. Karl-Anthony Towns' offensive skills kept Wembanyama on the perimeter and disrupted his playing style. Towns contributed significantly with 21 points and 13 rebounds, leading to a narrow 105-104 finish. Wembanyama expressed the need for improvement ahead of Game 3 on June 8, as the Spurs aim to bounce back from this loss.
- •Wembanyama scored 7 points in the first half of Game 2.
- •Towns scored 21 points and had 13 rebounds in the game.
- •Wembanyama finished with 29 points but missed a key shot at the buzzer.
- •Spurs will look to respond in Game 3 on June 8.
- 3:40 AMYahoo Sports — Charles Barkley Couldn’t Hold Back After Watching Karl-Anthony Towns Take Over Against Victor Wembanyama
- 3:05 PMYahoo Sports — Charles Barkley claims Victor Wembanyama is ‘spinning’ as Karl-Anthony Towns takes control of NBA Finals
- 12:24 PMYahoo Sports — Charles Barkley Drops Bold Halftime Comment After Victor Wembanyama Humbled by Karl-Anthony Towns
"The New York Knicks have seized full control of the 2026 NBA Finals against the San Antonio Spurs. Behind another outstanding performance from Karl-Anthony Towns, New York secured a dramatic 105-104 victory in Game 2 on Friday, extending its series lead to 2-0 over Victor Wembanyama and the Spurs. Charles Barkley’s Savage Victor Wembanyama Comment [...]
"Victor Wembanyama entered the 2026 NBA Finals after silencing many of his critics. He had averaged 27.3 points and 10.8 rebounds while holding Chet Holmgren to just 10.7 points per game in the Western Conference Finals. But Game 2 against the Knicks exposed a different side of Wembanyama, and Charles Barkley had the bluntest take. [...]
"Charles Barkley did not hold back after Game 2 of the NBA Finals, saying Victor Wembanyama is struggling while Karl-Anthony Towns has taken control of the matchup. The Knicks edged the Spurs 105-104 on Friday to take a 2-0 series lead, and the final minutes only made the pressure around Wembanyama feel heavier.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 7, 2026, 3:40 AMCharles Barkley Couldn’t Hold Back After Watching Karl-Anthony Towns Take Over Against Victor Wembanyama
The New York Knicks have seized full control of the 2026 NBA Finals against the San Antonio Spurs. Behind another outstanding performance from Karl-Anthony Towns, New York secured a dramatic 105-104 victory in Game 2 on Friday, extending its series lead to 2-0 over Victor Wembanyama and the Spurs. Charles Barkley’s Savage Victor Wembanyama Comment [...]
- Yahoo SportsJun 6, 2026, 3:05 PMCharles Barkley claims Victor Wembanyama is ‘spinning’ as Karl-Anthony Towns takes control of NBA Finals
Charles Barkley did not hold back after Game 2 of the NBA Finals, saying Victor Wembanyama is struggling while Karl-Anthony Towns has taken control of the matchup. The Knicks edged the Spurs 105-104 on Friday to take a 2-0 series lead, and the final minutes only made the pressure around Wembanyama feel heavier.
- Yahoo SportsJun 6, 2026, 12:24 PMCharles Barkley Drops Bold Halftime Comment After Victor Wembanyama Humbled by Karl-Anthony Towns
Victor Wembanyama entered the 2026 NBA Finals after silencing many of his critics. He had averaged 27.3 points and 10.8 rebounds while holding Chet Holmgren to just 10.7 points per game in the Western Conference Finals. But Game 2 against the Knicks exposed a different side of Wembanyama, and Charles Barkley had the bluntest take. [...]
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