Victor Wembanyama gift-wrapped this Game 2 win for the Knicks — and that’s more than fine
Victor Wembanyama's mistakes contributed to the Knicks' narrow victory in Game 2 of the NBA Finals. Despite his blunders, the Knicks managed to secure a 105-104 win against the Spurs. Wembanyama acknowledged his need for better control and poise during critical moments in the game.
- ▪Victor Wembanyama missed a dunk that could have changed the outcome of Game 2.
- ▪The Knicks won the game 105-104, benefiting from Wembanyama's errors.
- ▪Wembanyama expressed that he needs to improve his poise and control over the game.
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New York Knicks Stefan Bondy Victor Wembanyama gift-wrapped this Game 2 win for the Knicks — and that’s more than fine By Stefan Bondy Published June 6, 2026, 1:43 a.m. ET Victor Wembanyama misses a dunk in Game 2 of the NBA Finals on June 5, 2026. Jason Szenes for The New York Post SAN ANTONIO — The Knicks didn’t win Game 2. Victor Wembanyama lost it. But that’s OK. That’s also how championships are won. A historic streak doesn’t always require excellence from the winner. It sometimes unfolds because of blunders from the opposition, and Wembanyama, “The “Alien” who is trying to stake his claim as the next face of the league, offered enough to give New York a 105-104 win Friday.
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