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Coming off a tough Game 1 loss in this NBA Finals, the Spurs looked to even the series in Game 2 versus the New York Knicks. The Spurs started hot, outscoring the Knicks 34-25 in the first quarter. However, their offense turned ice cold. They had their worst statistical shooting quarter of the season, and got outscored 31-18 by New York. Facing a four-point deficit, the Spurs came out flat in the third quarter and got outscored again. This time, they were outscored 28-23 and faced a nine-point deficit heading into the final frame. In the early part of the fourth quarter, the Knicks managed to build a 14-point lead with over five minutes remaining. The Spurs countered with a 14-0 run and tied a game that was slipping away.
The last couple of minutes were back-and-forth buckets, but with one minute remaining, Victor Wembanyama took the lead with an and-one layup. The Spurs were now up by two, but Jalen Brunson countered with a tough midrange jumper over Devin Vassell. After the Spurs’ timeout, Wemby missed a midrange jumper, and the Knicks called timeout. Brunson missed a jumper on the other end, and Wemby got the rebound. Unfortunately, Wemby took a dribble and threw the ball to Stephon Castle, whose back was turned. Brunson got the steal and was fouled by Wemby. After splitting the free throws, the Spurs had one last chance to cement their comeback. The final play was a De’Aaron Fox and Wemby pick and pop, which resulted in a missed midrange jumper. The Spurs ultimately lost 105-104, and now face a 0-2 deficit for the first time since 2018.
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Victor Wembanyama led the way with 29 points (11-21 FG), nine rebounds, four blocks, two steals, and two assists. After a lackluster Game 1, Wemby struggled in the first half of Game 2. After halftime, he dropped 12 points in the third and had key buckets in the fourth. The key was aggression and not settling for contested jumpshots. As for several times this season, youth and inexperience would leak out. It unfortunately happened late in the game for Wemby. That turnover, immediate foul, and missed game-winner will haunt him unless he and the Spurs can find…
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Publish date : 2026-06-06 17:44:00
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