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NBA Finals, Game 2: Spurs aiming to battle back from 0-2 deficit
San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama (1) tries to rally the troops during the third quarter of Game 2 of the NBA Championship at Frost Bank Center in San Antonio on Friday, June 5, 2026.
Victor Wembanyama’s midrange jumper clanged off iron in the closing seconds, and the New York Knicks held on for a 105-104 win in Game 2 of the NBA Finals on Friday in the Frost Bank Center.
The Knicks hold a 2-0 lead in the series, putting the Spurs in a precarious situation entering Game 3 at 7:30 p.m. Monday in New York.
Wembanyama finished with a game-high 29 points and De’Aaron Fox had 20 to spark a fourth-quarter rally from a deficit that was as large as 14 points. But with the game tied in the final seconds and the Spurs in transition, Wembanyama threw a pass off the back of an unsuspecting Stephon Castle, allowing Brunson to collect the ball for a turnover. The Spurs still had a chance at a win after Brunson hit one of two free throws, but a two-man action between Fox and Wembanyama ended with an elbow jumper that was off the mark as the final buzzer sounded.
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With 7.5 seconds to operate and a chance to win Game 2 of the NBA Finals, Spurs coach Mitch Johnson went to a tried-and-true option.
“Just put Fox and Victor in a pick-and-roll there,” Johnson said. “Fox made a good pass to him, and he caught it with some space and took a good shot.”
Spurs coach Mitch Johnson, on the final play of Game 2: “Just put Fox and Victor in a pick-and-roll there, Fox made a good pass to him, and he caught it with some space and took a good shot.” pic.twitter.com/erkaDh0t5S
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Fox started the play by dribbling left around Wembanyama’s screen. As both Knicks defenders shaded toward him, he turned and threw a pass to an open Wembanyama, who made a clean catch and stepped into a contested jumper, aiming to wipe out the 105-104 deficit.
“It was a great shot. Catch-and-shoot shot right off the elbow," Fox said. "He makes that shot 9 times out of 10. I think we had a great possession.”
Spurs guard De’Aaron Fox, on the final shot of Game 2: “It was a great shot. Catch-and-shoot shot right off the elbow. He makes that shot 9 times out of 10. I think we had a great possession.” pic.twitter.com/qAn8XR6Gu6
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But Wembanyama’s shot clanged off the opposite side of the rim, and in such a high-stakes moment, Wembanyama said the outcome was all that mattered.
“Yeah, of course I liked the shot," Wembanyama said. "But I feel like in this moment, you need to shoot to score. In moments like this, results matter more than process. We need to score. I need to score. That’s the whole point.”
Spurs center Victor Wembanyama, on the last shot of Game 2: “Yeah, of course I liked the shot. But I feel like in this moment you need to shoot to score. In moments like this, results matter more than process. We need to score. I need to score. That’s the whole point.” pic.twitter.com/tbpGmSXAL9
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Mitchell Robinson was the nearest Knicks defender on the play, sliding across the paint and putting his left arm in Wembanyama’s face while stepping around his body to avoid any chance of an official blowing the whistle.
“So in my mind, I was just like, defend without fouling,” Robinson said. "So that was kind of like how it went. Just great contest, and just kind of how it went.”
Knicks center Mitchell Robinson on defending Wembanyama on the final play: “So I know we needed stops and I had picked up a few fouls on him. Like I think, what, three, like early in.
So in my mind, I was just like, defend without fouling. So that was kind of like how it went.… pic.twitter.com/trwleWXyrU
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With the game tied at 104 and about 15 seconds to play, the Knicks’ Jalen Brunson misfired on a midrange jumper, and Victor Wembanyama pulled in the rebound to give the Spurs an opportunity to push for the winning basket.
But as San Antonio started to attack in transition, Wembanyama threw the ball ahead to Stephon Castle, who had turned his head away from the play as he ran up the court.
“I was looking at him when he first got the rebound, and I just started to take off, trying to give him some space to dribble up the court," Castle said. "I didn’t see him throw it to me.”
The ball bounced off Castle’s back, and Brunson was the first to jump on the loose ball, drawing a foul on a bump from Wembanyama as the Spurs star tried to recover from the miscue.
“I just saw he wasn’t looking, so I just tried to go get it,” Brunson said. “Didn’t know if it was going to go out of bounds. I just didn’t want Wemby to come back and get it. So, I had to secure the ball and got fouled and went to the free throw line.”
Jalen Brunson on Wembanyama throwing the ball at the back of Castle:
“Yeah, I just saw he wasn’t looking, so I just tried to go get it. Didn’t know if it was going to go out of bounds. I just didn’t want Wemby to come back and get it. So, I had to secure the ball and got fouled… pic.twitter.com/dDBlmG24WI
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San Antonio’s rally from 14 points down across the final six minutes made the late mix-up even more of a gut punch.
“That’s the most frustrating thing," Wembanyama said, "to throw it away after putting in all of this work.”
Spurs center Victor Wembanyama, on the late turnover in Game 2: “That’s the most frustrating thing, to throw it away after putting in all of this work.” pic.twitter.com/KolHu2QgEB
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Spurs guard De’Aaron Fox chose to downplay the significance of the moment, understanding how many plays through the course of the game put San Antonio in a hole to begin with.
“Those things happen. There were a lot of things that led up to that point that we could have avoided,” Fox said. “Even after that, that was before Vic’s last shot, and we still gave ourselves a chance to win. I don’t know if we would say we deserved to win that game, but we were in that game and we had a chance.”
Spurs guard De’Aaron Fox, on the costly turnover at the end of Game 2: “Those things happen. There were a lot of things that led up to that point that we could have avoided. Even after that, that was before Vic’s last shot, and we still gave ourselves a chance to win. I don’t… pic.twitter.com/j2pRgsc4bb
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While a handful of plays in the closing stretch will draw the most attention, Spurs coach Mitch Johnson can see that plenty of factors across 48 minutes led to a Game 2 letdown.
“We weren’t playing good enough. We weren’t consistent enough in our execution in a lot of phases of the game,” Johnson said. “I felt like we chased the game a little bit.”
Spurs coach Mitch Johnson, on what went wrong as San Antonio fell behind: “We weren’t playing good enough. We weren’t consistent enough in our execution in a lot of phases of the game. … I felt like we chased the game a little bit.” pic.twitter.com/Vd06fdCfeE
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San Antonio finished with only 11 fast-break points, having to grind out most of their opportunities in half-court offense during a 47.4% shooting night, including a 37.9% mark from 3-point range.
“For us, we’ve got to try to find a way to get easy baskets,” guard De’Aaron Fox said. "We got to figure out a way to play fast, off of misses, off of makes, get the ball out quick. Just figure out ways to get those type of baskets.”
Spurs guard De’Aaron Fox, on San Antonio’s offense in Game 2: “For us, we got to try to find a way to get easy baskets. … We got to figure out a way to play fast, off of misses, off of makes, get the ball out quick. Just figure out ways to get those type of baskets.” pic.twitter.com/WK1VwTFnHC
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Spurs forward Julian Champagnie said the difference in quality was obvious during San Antonio’s late rally.
“I think that we played with more urgency. That’s what it comes down to," Champagnie said. "We played with a little more desperation. We played like we wanted it more.”
Julian Champagnie on how the Spurs clawed back into the game late:
“We played with a little more energy and that’s what it comes down to. We played with more desperation.” pic.twitter.com/RwPFFEMKPH
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Asked after the game to reflect on the final three possessions with a chance to secure a Game 2 win, Victor Wembanyama struggled to come up with an answer.
“I’m still very blurry, and that’s the whole problem," Wembanyama said. "I need to have more poise, more control over the game.”
Spurs center Victor Wembanyama, on the final possessions of Game 2: “I’m still very blurry, and that’s the whole problem. I need to have more poise, more control over the game.” pic.twitter.com/haHwcQKo5P
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The two missed jumpers and a turnover on a miscommunication with Stephon Castle were the cap on another uneven night. Wembanyama again filled up the box score with 29 points on 11-of-21 shooting plus nine rebounds and four blocks, but he also had four turnovers. Wembanyama said after the game that a hangover from San Antonio’s Game 7 win against Oklahoma City in the Western Conference finals could have contributed to his less-than-dominant start to the NBA Finals.
“I think I could’ve been better in recovering from the high of the conference finals, but here we are,” Wembanyama said. "We can’t change the past now. We’re already focused on Game 3.”
Spurs center Victor Wembanyama: “I think I could’ve been better in recovering from the high of the conference finals, but here we are. We can’t change the past now. We’re already focused on Game 3.” pic.twitter.com/r1V41APwyW
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Wembanyama did most of his damage in the second half, attempting just four shots across the first two quarters. Spurs coach Mitch Johnson said a combination of teammates creating opportunities, coaches creating situations for Wembanyama to score, and Wembanyama asserting himself were all factors in the slow start.
“I think it’s a combination of all of that," Johnson said, "but four shots at half on this stage is not acceptable.”
Spurs coach Mitch Johnson, on getting Victor Wembanyama more involved in the offense: “I think it’s a combination of all of that, but four shots at half on this stage is not acceptable.” pic.twitter.com/nrQyKuoaDo
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Guard De’Aaron Fox said the Spurs pushed Wembanyama to grow more forceful in the second half.
“We came in, we were like, we need you to be aggressive," Fox said. "That is what it is. He came out in the second and was much better for us. That was the reason that we were able to get back in the game. … Whenever he’s aggressive, we’re at our best.”
Spurs guard De’Aaron Fox, on Victor Wembanyama looking for his offense more aggressively after halftime: “We came in, we were like, we need you to be aggressive. That is what it is. He came out in the second and was much better for us. That was the reason that we were able to get… pic.twitter.com/1ESg5Awnbn
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Victor Wembanyama knew the Spurs had missed an opportunity, falling behind 2-0 in the NBA Finals after dropping both games on their home court. But he was ready to try to turn that into motivation moving forward through the rest of the series.
“I threw that one away. I messed up. We didn’t play great as a team,” Wembanyama said. "We needed to win that game. This game was ours. But at this point, it’s done. Am I going to regret it? Yes, of course. Am I going to use that to fuel me and to fuel us next game? Absolutely.”
Spurs center Victor Wembanyama, on his emotions after Game 2: “I threw that one away. I messed up. We didn’t play great as a team. We needed to win that game. This game was ours. But at this point, it’s done. Am I going to regret it? Yes, of course. Am I going to use that to fuel… pic.twitter.com/fIETev0Dcv
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Spurs coach Mitch Johnson still believes the best version of San Antonio would have a chance to recover in the series.
“We don’t feel like we played well or up to our standard at least in the last two games," Johnson said. "New York has played very well and they’re a part of that. But we’re going to go into Game 3, if we play our brand of basketball up to our standard, we’ll be just fine.”
Spurs coach Mitch Johnson after falling behind 2-0 in the NBA Finals: “We don’t feel like we played well or up to our standard, at least, in the last two games. New York has played very well, and they’re a part of that. But we’re going to go into Game 3, if we play our brand of… pic.twitter.com/ps4f3zYx6H
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Guard Stephon Castle has repeatedly said that the Spurs are at their best when they’re most desperate, and Friday’s loss puts San Antonio down two games in a playoff series for the first time this year.
“This type of predicament is going to be tough,” Castle said, “but I don’t think it’s anything we can’t handle.”
Spurs guard Stephon Castle after falling behind 2-0 in the NBA Finals: “This type of predicament is going to be tough, but I don’t it’s anything we can’t handle.” pic.twitter.com/fIu6GUmqzf
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Spurs guard Dylan Harper chose not to lose sight of the fact that the Finals is a seven-game series, and the Knicks are only halfway to a title.
“I think the biggest thing for us is just staying together, not putting our heads down," Harper said. "We just have to focus on the next game. It’s not the first to win two. We can’t really hang our heads on that. We just have to come out with a mentality of just being more desperate.”
Spurs guard Dylan Harper: “I think the biggest thing for us is just staying together, not putting our heads down. We just have to focus on the next game. It’s not the first to win two. We can’t really hang our heads on that. We just have to come out with a mentality of just being… pic.twitter.com/GsxNBzbJpt
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Knicks star Jalen Brunson knows better than to expect the Spurs to give up.
“Knowing them, there’s going to be another level,” Brunson said. “We have to be prepared and be ready to match it and play for 48 minutes. No matter what goes on in the game, we have to have each other’s back, what’s going on, who is on a run, what’s not, who is up, who is down, making sure we are playing together for 48 minutes is really important.”
Jalen Brunson on the level of physicality from the Spurs and what he expects in the rest of the series:
“Knowing them, there’s going to be another level. We have to be prepared and be ready to match it and play for 48 minutes. No matter what goes on in the game, we have to have… pic.twitter.com/oX8Q8Jbmp0
— Spurs Nation (@ Spurs_Nation) June 6, 2026
With a chance to put San Antonio ahead in the final seconds, Victor Wembanyama and Stephon Castle were out of sync, leading to an errant pass from Wembanyama that hit Castle in the back.
Wembanyama fouled Jalen Brunson in reaction, and Brunson hit one of two free throws to put the Knicks up 105-104 with 7.5 seconds to play.
Victor Wembanyama caught a pass at the 3-point line and took two steps for a layup through a foul, knocking down a free throw to give the Spurs a lead.
But unsurprisingly, Jalen Brunson had an answer for the Knicks, knocking down a fadeaway jumper to tie the game in the final minute.
High drama in the Frost Bank Center.
A 3-pointer by Devin Vassell and a basket for Dylan Harper extended the Spurs run to 14-0, pulling into a tie with less than three minutes to play after erasing the Knicks’ largest lead of the night in one swoop.
The Knicks have gone more then three minutes since their last points.
De’Aaron Fox knocked down a 3-pointer and scored and a driving layup before Victor Wembanyama converted in the paint, sparking a 9-0 run that has the Spurs within 97-92 with 4:17 to play.
Wembanyama has 24 points, Fox has 20, and San Antonio has a chance to rally in Game 2.
After Miles McBride knocked down a 3-pointer to give the Knicks their largest lead of the night at 12 points with about seven minutes to play, New York is shooting 15 of 34 (44.1%) from beyond the arc.
The Spurs, meanwhile, are just 9 of 26 (34.6%) from 3-point range, struggling to keep pace.
New York holds a 24-12 advantage in points off the bench, led by 13 points from Landry Shamet and seven from Mitchell Robinson, to build an eight-point lead at the first timeout of the fourth quarter with 8:18 to play.
Dylan Harper has eight points off the bench to lead San Antonio’s reserves, as Sixth Man of the Year Keldon Johnson is having another quiet night with three points on 1-of-4 shooting.
Mitchell Robinson threw down a lob dunk over an attempt at a contest by Victor Wembanyama, drawing loud cheers from the Knicks’ contingent in the Frost Bank Center.
New York seems poised and comfortable on the Finals stage, carrying a nine-point lead to the fourth quarter in search of a 2-0 lead in the series.
Karl-Anthony Towns was a punishing force with an 18-point, 12-rebound double-double in Game 1, and he’s been even more potent in Game 2, racking up 21 points and nine rebounds with a few minutes still to play in the third quarter.
Towns’ combination of size and 3-point shooting has created matchup issues for the Spurs defensively, and he’s hit 8 of 11 shots from the field including a 3-for-5 showing from beyond the arc in Game 2.
San Antonio Spurs guard De’Aaron Fox (4) jumbles the ball while being guarded by New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson (11) and New York Knicks forward Og Anunoby (8) during the first quarter of Game 2 of the NBA Championship at Frost Bank Center in San Antonio on Friday, June 5, 2026.
But after the Knicks built their lead as large as 11 points, Victor Wembanyama hit a 3-pointer and Stephon Castle powered to the rim for a layup to cut the margin to 76-72 and force a timeout with 3:19 to play in the third quarter.
New York is out to a roaring start to the third quarter, with Jalen Brunson and OG Anunoby knocking down 3-pointers as part of an 8-2 run through less than three minutes.
San Antonio Spurs guard Stephon Castle (5) and New York Knicks forward Og Anunoby (8) scramble to grab a loose ball during the first quarter of Game 2 of the NBA Championship at Frost Bank Center in San Antonio on Friday, June 5, 2026.
San Antonio faces its largest deficit of the night at 10 points as the Spurs call timeout to regroup.
As great as the defending NBA champion Oklahoma City Thunder were, they let themselves get blown out twice in a playoff series against the Spurs.
These New York Knicks don’t look like they have that in them.
San Antonio Spurs head coach Mitch Johnson gives instructions to San Antonio Spurs forward Carter Bryant (11) during the first quarter of Game 2 of the NBA Championship at Frost Bank Center in San Antonio on Friday, June 5, 2026.
In each of their previous three losses to San Antonio in the regular season and Finals combined, the Knicks trailed by at least 10 points. In the first half of Game 2, they fell behind by 12. And after a late flurry in the second quarter, they went into halftime with a 56-52 lead.
If the Spurs are going to prevail in this series, it looks like they’re going to win some close games to do it.
–Mike Finger
After the Spurs dropped Game 1 on Wednesday, coach Mitch Johnson said San Antonio needed star Victor Wembanyama to create “pressure on the rim and force in the paint.” The Spurs are often at their best when Wemby is on the attack.
But through the first half of Game 2, Wembanyama has been quiet offensively, with seven points on 2-of-4 shooting. The Spurs all struggled to score in the second quarter, finishing just 4 of 20 shooting to mark one of the year’s weakest periods.
San Antonio Spurs forward Keldon Johnson (3) takes a jump shot while being guarded by New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson (11) and New York Knicks center Mitchell Robinson (23) during the first quarter of Game 2 of the NBA Championship at Frost Bank Center in San Antonio on Friday, June 5, 2026.
Wembanyama has grabbed five rebounds and blocked two shots, but the Spurs will need a more aggressive offensive approach to erase the Knicks’ halftime lead.
Karl-Anthony Towns knocked down a corner 3-pointer with 10 seconds to play in the second quarter and the Knicks defense held the Spurs scoreless for the final three minutes of the period, allowing New York to take a 56-52 lead into halftime.
New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson (11) laughs at a call while New York Knicks guard Miles McBride (2) goes to help him up during the first quarter of Game 2 of the NBA Championship at Frost Bank Center in San Antonio on Friday, June 5, 2026.
The Spurs led by as many as 12 points early in the second quarter and were in front most of the way, but the Knicks enter halftime with their largest lead of the night.
The Knicks’ Josh Hart was assessed a flagrant foul after a review for grabbing at Devin Vassell’s ankle and tripping him during the chase for a loose ball, and less than a minute later Mitchell Robinson received a technical for tasseling with Victor Wembanyama in the paint during a dead ball.
New York Knicks guard Josh Hart (3) looks to get past San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama (1)uring the first quarter of Game 2 of the NBA Championship at Frost Bank Center in San Antonio on Friday, June 5, 2026.
Both teams have already shot 16 free throws in Game 2, in part because of San Antonio’s intentional fouls on Robinson.
Spurs guard Stephon Castle picked up his third foul when he carelessly collided with Jose Alvarado on a corner 3-point attempt as the shot clock was running down, forcing Castle to the bench less than five minutes into the second quarter.
San Antonio Spurs guard Stephon Castle (5) takes a shot over New York Knicks guard Josh Hart (3) during the first quarter of Game 2 of the NBA Championship at Frost Bank Center in San Antonio on Friday, June 5, 2026.
Castle has seven points, two rebounds and two assists but seemed to be battling frustration at points of Game 2, unable to earn foul calls while attacking the basket on offense.
Spurs coach Mitch Johnson was asked before Game 2 by an out-of-town reporter to define De’Aaron Fox’s role.
“We’re at our best when he’s confident, in attack mode and has the basketball in his hands, making his teammates better and making plays for himself,” Johnson said.
The Spurs are getting that tonight from the two-time All-Star guard.
New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson (11) and San Antonio Spurs forward Julian Champagnie (30) make contact during the first quarter of Game 2 of the NBA Championship at Frost Bank Center in San Antonio on Friday, June 5, 2026.
After scoring just seven points on 3 of 13 from the field and 0 for 4 from 3-point range, Fox finished the first quarter with a team-high 9 points on 4 of 5 and 1 of 1.
If Fox keeps it up, the Spurs will have a good shot at tying the series 1-1 head to New York.
-Tom Orsborn
Jalen Brunson scorched the Spurs for 30 points in Game 1, but it took him 31 shots to get there. The Spurs are making the Knicks All-Star work hard again at the start of Game 2.
Brunson opened the first quarter 2 of 8 from the field on his way to eight points. He had three shots blocked in the first four minutes.
San Antonio Spurs guard Stephon Castle (5) and New York Knicks forward Og Anunoby (8) scramble to grab a loose ball during the first quarter of Game 2 of the NBA Championship at Frost Bank Center in San Antonio on Friday, June 5, 2026.
Brunson has a way of heating up in a hurry. His 13 points in the fourth quarter of Game 1 lifted New York to victory in the series opener.
The Spurs will need to continue to be aggressive with him as the game goes on.
–Jeff McDonald
After slumping to seven points on 3-of-13 shooting in a Game 1 loss, Spurs guard De’Aaron Fox has already surpassed that total in the first quarter of Game 2.
San Antonio Spurs guard Stephon Castle (5) and New York Knicks forward Og Anunoby (8) scramble to grab a loose ball during the first quarter of Game 2 of the NBA Championship at Frost Bank Center in San Antonio on Friday, June 5, 2026.
He’s knocked down four of his first five shots, including his first attempt from beyond the arc, to pick up nine points in less than eight minutes on the court.
While a portion of Knicks fans dotted a sea of Spurs’ Fiesta-colored shirts in Game 1, the New York contingent seems to be even more potent in Game 2.
San Antonio Spurs fans cheer on their team during the first quarter of Game 2 of the NBA Championship at Frost Bank Center in San Antonio on Friday, June 5, 2026.
When notoriously poor free-throw shooter Mitchell Robinson knocked one down from the line, a significant portion of the Frost Bank Center erupted with cheers, prompting a response of boos from Spurs fans.
Victor Wembanyama and Dylan Harper both found openings to finish at the rim in the opening minutes of Game 2, and the Spurs have six early points in the paint midway through the first quarter.
San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama (1) blocks a pass by New York Knicks guard Josh Hart (3) during the first quarter of Game 2 of the NBA Championship at Frost Bank Center in San Antonio on Friday, June 5, 2026.
Flipping the Knicks’ 50-42 advantage in paint scoring from Game 1 was a point of emphasis for Game 2, and San Antonio is off to a good start.
The Spurs’ Devin Vassell knocked down a 3-pointer on the game’s first possession, Jalen Brunson answered with a jumper for the Knicks, and Game 2 is off and running.
Perhaps a strong omen during pregame warmups, Victor Wembanyama knocked in a shot from nearly full court. We’ll see if everything else goes as smoothly for San Antonio.
WEMBY ON THE FIRST TRY 
FROM 3/4 COURT! pic.twitter.com/Jke2zCH4h3
— NBA (@ NBA) June 6, 2026
With less than three minutes to play in Game 1, Victor Wembanyama hit a pair of free throws to give the Spurs a lead and a shot at an early advantage in the NBA Finals.
Instead, the Knicks ripped off the final 11 points unanswered, pulling out a 105-95 win on Wednesday in the Frost Bank Center to take a 1-0 edge in the series.
New York has now won 12 consecutive playoff games, including an NBA-record seven straight on the road by double-digit margins.
Can Wembanyama and the Spurs find an answer to beat the streak in Game 2? We’ll find out Friday night.
Reviewing film of Game 1, San Antonio came up with a long list of areas to patch up.
The Knicks scored 50 points in the paint and 23 second-chance points. The Spurs managed only 16 assists, their fewest since Victor Wembanyama’s arrival. The 3-point shooting fell apart in the second half, as San Antonio was just 2 of 19 from distance.
And even Wembanyama himself, after posting 26 points, 12 rebounds and three blocks, had plenty to improve after a 6-for-21 shooting performance with six turnovers.
“I was bad,” Wembanyama said. “It’s not more complicated than that.”
San Antonio will look to uncomplicate things in Game 2, and Spurs coach Mitch Johnson has faith in his team’s ability to bounce back.
“Our competitive response has been consistent, it feels like, for most of the season, and our guys are made of the right stuff in terms of character, and competitiveness, and togetherness,” Johnson said. “We also typically have committed to what it takes to improve as a team execution-wise, and what we need to do to improve to get the W coming out of some of those situation we’re talking about. It’s not easy, and this will probably be the most difficult one all year, but it’s what we’ll strive to do here tonight.”
Spurs coach Mitch Johnson, on facing a series deficit: “Our competitive response has been consistent, it feels like, for most of the season, and our guys are made of the right stuff in terms of character, and competitiveness, and togetherness. … It’s not easy, and this will… pic.twitter.com/NvelItdQBX
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The Spurs are set to tip off at 7:30 p.m. Friday from the Frost Bank Center, with a broadcast on ABC. The game will also air on the radio on 1200 AM, or in Spanish on 1350 AM and 107.5 FM.
If San Antonio is going to draw even in the NBA Finals, Victor Wembanyama will need to find better scoring opportunities on offense, particularly near the rim, writes beat reporter Jeff McDonald with the San Antonio Express-News.
Sticking to the Game 1 defensive plan against Knicks star Jalen Brunson and cleaning up execution down the stretch will also be critical for the Spurs.
