Wembanyama costly late mistakes in Game 2?

Wembanyama rues late miscues as Spurs fall 105-104 in Game 2

Victor Wembanyama pointed to mistakes in the closing moments after the Spurs’ heartbreaking loss to the Knicks in Game 2 of the NBA Finals. New York escaped with a 105-104 win, and the Spurs slipped to a 2-0 deficit as the series shifts back to New York.

The reporting emphasizes that Wembanyama’s late-game execution was costly, including a turnover that contributed to the tense finish. The Knicks’ comeback included a sequence where the game swung in the final stretch, with New York ultimately getting the decisive points.

Why it matters

• Series pressure increases: Losing both home games puts San Antonio into an extremely difficult historical position—while they are not eliminated, each remaining game becomes must-win.
• Momentum on the Knicks’ side: New York’s ability to steal games on the road reinforces a narrative of late-game confidence and defensive adjustments.
• Star responsibility at the end: When a Finals game is decided by a single possession, errors from a primary creator/defender like Wembanyama become magnified.

Wembanyama acknowledged he could barely remember the full sequence of the late errors, underlining how fast the endgame unfolded. Even so, the takeaway is clear: the Knicks’ late push met the Spurs’ execution issues head-on, turning a winnable moment into a one-point loss.

With Game 3 next, the focus for San Antonio will be reducing late turnovers and tightening decision-making, especially against a Knicks team that has repeatedly turned late possessions into points.