Victor Wembanyama admits to harsh truths after costly mistake at end of NBA Finals game

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Victor Wembanyama took full blame for his San Antonio Spurs' loss in Game 2 of the NBA Finals on Friday night, making them the third team in NBA history to lose each of the first two Finals games at home.

The Spurs had an epic comeback and an epic disaster in the same fourth quarter, falling to the New York Knicks 105-104 — after a finish that Wembanyama likely won't be able to forget anytime soon.

San Antonio was down by 14 midway through the final quarter, after already squandering a double-digit lead of its own, then went on a 14-0 run to tie the game, then briefly took the lead when Wembanyama had a three-point play with just under a minute left.

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San Antonio Spurs forward Victor Wembanyama walks off the court as time expires during the second half of Game 2 of the NBA Finals against the New York Knicks in San Antonio on June 5, 2026. (Eric Gay/AP)

The score was tied with about 14 seconds remaining and it was best vs. best as the Knicks' Jalen Brunson went against the unanimous Defensive Player of the Year in Wembanyama. Brunson took a jumper from about 16 feet, but it hit the back of the rim, and Wembanyama got the rebound.

Wembanyama saw Spurs teammate Stephon Castle and sent a pass his way. But Castle wasn't looking, and it bounced off his back. Brunson wound up with the ball and Wembanyama fouled him, sending the Knicks' hero to the line.

"I need to have more poise," Wembanyama said. "More control over the game."

Brunson missed one of the two free throws and the Knicks led by one. Wembanyama then took a potential game-winning jumper but missed, and the Knicks took a 2-0