Victor Wembanyama came up short in disastrous NBA Finals Game 1 fourth quarter
Victor Wembanyama faced challenges during the fourth quarter of Game 1 of the NBA Finals, leading to a loss for the San Antonio Spurs against the New York Knicks. Despite scoring 26 points, Wembanyama struggled with his shooting, finishing with a poor shooting percentage. The Knicks capitalized on his mistakes, ending the game on a 12-0 run to secure a 105-95 victory.
- ▪Wembanyama turned the ball over in a critical moment with 57 seconds left in the game.
- ▪Jalen Brunson hit a crucial jumper to extend the Knicks' lead to six points.
- ▪Wembanyama went 6-of-21 from the field and 2-for-9 from three-point range.
Opening excerpt (first ~120 words) tap to expand
nba finals NBA New York Knicks Victor Wembanyama came up short in disastrous NBA Finals Game 1 fourth quarter By Erich Richter Published June 4, 2026, 12:26 a.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google The biggest man on the court shrank when the spotlight burned brightest in Game 1 of the NBA Finals. Victor Wembanyama struggled down the stretch as the Knicks’ defense came up aces to win 105-95 and take an early edge in the series. Perhaps the most critical play of the game came with 57 seconds remaining in the fourth quarter and the Knicks clinging to a four-point lead. Wembanyama dribbled the ball off his foot and turned it over as Josh Hart came away with it and pulled the fastbreak up to drain the clock.
…
Excerpt limited to ~120 words for fair-use compliance. The full article is at New York Post.
Discussion
0 commentsMore from New York Post
