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‘I messed up’: Wembanyama rues late mistakes after heartbreaking Spurs loss

The Guardian Sport Saturday 06 June 2026, 15:22 UTC By Guardian sport and agencies 1 min read
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Knicks edge Spurs 105-104 to take 2-0 NBA finals leadWembanyama made costly turnover in final secondsNo team has won finals after losing first two at homeSan Antonio star Victor Wembanyama could barely remember the details of the late-game miscues that cost the Spurs in their agonizing 105-104 loss to the New York Knicks in Game 2 of the NBA finals on Friday. The Spurs used a 14-0 scoring run to erase a 14-point fourth-quarter deficit and briefly took a one-point lead before it all fell apart.

  • Knicks edge Spurs 105-104 to take 2-0 NBA finals lead

  • Wembanyama made costly turnover in final seconds

  • No team has won finals after losing first two at home

San Antonio star Victor Wembanyama could barely remember the details of the late-game miscues that cost the Spurs in their agonizing 105-104 loss to the New York Knicks in Game 2 of the NBA finals on Friday.

The Spurs used a 14-0 scoring run to erase a 14-point fourth-quarter deficit and briefly took a one-point lead before it all fell apart.

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