Victor Wembanyama Shockingly Can’t Recall Much from Game 2, Claims It’s “Still Very Blurry” as Spurs Fall to Knicks
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Victor Wembanyama left the San Antonio Spurs' 105, 104 Game 2 Finals loss to the New York Knicks in a fog. The star player told reporters after Friday's must-win contest that his memory of the game remained "still very blurry," unable to recall significant stretches of action. The cryptic explanation raised immediate questions about what happened during the crucial matchup, with the Spurs now facing an uphill climb in the series after dropping both contests.
Game 2 of the NBA Finals took place on Friday, June 6, 2026, a must-win for the San Antonio Spurs after dropping the opener. Instead, they fell agonizingly short, losing 105, 104 to the New York Knicks.
Victor Wembanyama came to the postgame press conference to talk about the game but shockingly couldn’t recall much, saying everything is “still very blurry” to him.
Victor Wembanyama Says He Is Still Blurry and Addressed The Problem
Losing the first game, the Spurs were already under pressure to win Game 2. Their nerves showed in the first half. The Spurs seemed clueless and the Knicks took advantage, with the scoreline standing 56, 52 in favor of New York.
Jun 5, 2026; San Antonio, Texas, USA; New York Knicks center Karl-Anthony Towns (32) and San Antonio Spurs forward Victor Wembanyama (1) look for the ball in the second half during game two of the 2026 NBA Finals at Frost Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-Imagn Images
The Spurs’ attempted comeback fell one point short, making it 105, 104 for the Knicks. It could have been different had they not missed the last three possessions. A reporter asked Wembanyama about it, but to everyone’s shock he couldn’t even remember what happened. “Hey Victor, just wanted you to take us through the last three possessions, the two misses from mid-range and the turnover with Castle. What did you see and how can you guys react?” the reporter asked.
“I’m still very blurry, and that’s the whole problem,” Wembanyama replied. “You know, we need more poise, more control over the game. I’m not going to go through all the possessions but that’s the general image.”
A lot of things happen in a game and a player has to keep many things in mind. It’s even harder to stay composed when it is the NBA Finals. But failing to recall important details of the match reflects Wembanyama’s mental state in the game. He wasn’t bad, but he didn’t seem mentally composed throughout, which showed clearly in the first half.
Victor Wembanyama’s First Half Failure Makes The Difference
Victor Wembanyama struggled badly in the first half missing battles, losing rebounds, and looking mentally out of place. He managed only 7 points out of the 52 scored by the Spurs in the first half.
That’s what made the difference. After being dominated early, they tried to recover in the second half but it never seemed enough. Wembanyama exploded for 22 points in the second half and scored 29 points in total, but unfortunately it wasn’t enough.
On the other side, Karl-Anthony Towns dominated the court and successfully managed to disturb Wembanyama’s rhythm. He won most of the battles and rebounds against Wembanyama, finishing with 21 points and 13 rebounds and helping the Knicks control the game, especially in the first half.
Losing Game 2 was a big blow for the Spurs. Only 5 games remain, and winning 4 of them is a mountain to climb. The second game was an improvement, but in the Finals, improvement alone is hardly enough to win the championship. Game 3 will be underway next Monday, June 9, 2026.