Victor Wembanyama sleep walks through long-awaited NBA Finals moment
Victor Wembanyama's first NBA Finals appearance was underwhelming as he struggled offensively in a loss to the Knicks. Despite scoring 26 points and grabbing 12 rebounds, he had a low shooting percentage and committed six turnovers. The Spurs coach emphasized the need for Wembanyama to be more aggressive and impactful in future games.
- ▪Victor Wembanyama scored 26 points and had 12 rebounds in the Spurs' 105-95 loss to the Knicks.
- ▪He shot only 28.5 percent from the field and missed seven of his nine 3-point attempts.
- ▪Wembanyama's performance was surprising given his status as a highly touted prospect and his previous accolades.
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nba finals NBA Victor Wembanyama sleep walks through long-awaited NBA Finals moment By Melissa Rohlin Published June 4, 2026, 2:35 a.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google SAN ANTONIO — It’s shocking how quickly this moment came. We knew it was brewing when 7-foot-4 Victor Wembanyama became the most highly touted prospect since LeBron James. We knew it was just a matter of time when we witnessed his alien-like abilities to patrol the paint as though he were playing on a toy model of a court. 4 Josh Hart and Victor Wembanyama fight for a rebound in the fourth quarter of the Knicks’ 105-95 Game 1 win over the Spurs in the NBA Finals on June 3 2026 in San Antonio.
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