Victor Wembanyama missed a buzzer-beating shot on June 6, 2026, allowing the New York Knicks to defeat the San Antonio Spurs 105-104 [1].
The loss is critical for San Antonio as they now face a 2-0 deficit in the 2026 NBA Finals [2]. Recovering from two losses to start the series historically puts a team at a significant disadvantage in their pursuit of the championship.
The game took place at Madison Square Garden in New York, the home court of the Knicks [1]. Wembanyama had the opportunity to secure a victory for the Spurs in the final seconds of the game. However, his last-second attempt rimmed out as the buzzer sounded, preserving the narrow one-point lead for the New York franchise [1], [2].
Following the game, Wembanyama addressed the mistake. "I messed up," Wembanyama said [3].
The Knicks' victory marks a dominant start to the series, leveraging their home-court advantage to stifle the Spurs' offense. The 105-104 final score reflects a tightly contested match that came down to a single possession [1].
San Antonio must now adjust their strategy to avoid falling further behind in the series. The team will look to stop the Knicks' momentum before the series shifts away from New York. With a 2-0 lead, the Knicks have positioned themselves as the favorites to claim the title [2].
“"I messed up"”
A 2-0 series lead in the NBA Finals provides a massive statistical advantage to the leading team. By securing these first two wins, the New York Knicks have forced the San Antonio Spurs into a high-pressure situation where they must win multiple games up ahead to avoid elimination, while the Knicks can afford to lose the next contest without relinquishing control of the series.
