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Victor Wembanyama took full blame after the San Antonio Spurs lost Game 2 of NBA Finals 105-104 to the New York Knicks, becoming third team to lose first two Finals games at home.
The Knicks stretched their winning streak to 13 straight and take a decisive 2-0 NBA Finals lead back to New York. Here are takeaways from Game 2.
Victor Wembanyama did not hide from the mistake that pushed the Spurs into a brutal 0-2 NBA Finals hole. San Antonio had Game 2 within reach after fighting back against the Knicks, but the final seconds turned into a harsh lesson for their 22-year-old superstar.
During an appearance on "The Rich Eisen Show," ABC/ESPN analyst Richard Jefferson referred to Wembanyama as a "gift to sports" — comparing his international impact to that of Japanese baseball superstar Shohei Ohtani.
Victor Wembanyama of the San Antonio Spurs is the tallest player in the NBA and is showcasing his skills in the NBA Finals.
Mitch Johnson watched his San Antonio Spurs lose Game 2 against the New York Knicks. Victor Wembanyama's offensive involvement is in question.
Wembanyama started to back out of the paint and settle for outside shots; he'd convert just four field goals in the paint. He never appeared comfortable, and some of his shots late in the game, as New York carried a lead midway through the fourth, were wild and off-target.
The NBA banned two people for life from its arenas after one of them was arrested shortly after running onto the court during Game 1 of the NBA Finals and appearing to take a selfie next to Victor Wem