Wemby, Spurs undaunted by 0-2 hole vs. Knicks
Get the Sports newsletter
Daily sports — scores, transfers, the storylines from the leagues you actually follow. Free.
- San Antonio Spurs trail the New York Knicks 2‑0 in the NBA Finals, with Game 3 scheduled for Monday at Madison Square Garden.
- Victor Wembanyama said he is “OK with who I am, where I am, what I’m doing” and emphasized acceptance over overthinking as the team faces two road games down.
- Victor Wembanyama became the first player in the play‑by‑play era (since 1997‑98) to record a turnover, a foul and a missed shot in the final 10 seconds of a Finals game, after a turnover that led to Jalen Brunson’s go‑ahead free throw with 9.5 seconds left in Game 2, which the Spurs lost 105‑104.
- Mitch Johnson warned the team that they have not capitalized on their hard work, citing undisciplined play and the Knicks’ late‑clock possessions as reasons for the defeats.
- Gregg Popovich told the Spurs to “let the last two games go” and focus on the next one, a sentiment echoed by guard Stephon Castle.
Why it matters: With Game 3 on Monday, the Spurs’ commitment to disciplined play could swing the series, forcing the Knicks to defend their 2‑0 lead and potentially altering the championship odds.