Victor Wembanyama secured his first NBA Finals victory, while the New York Knicks were left facing a growing challenge in their bid to end a 53-year championship drought.
Wembanyama delivered 32 points, eight rebounds and six assists, powering the San Antonio Spurs to a 115-111 victory Monday night that trimmed the Knicks’ lead to 2-1 in the best-of-seven series.
The Spurs, chasing a first-of-its-kind NBA Finals comeback, leaned heavily on the 7-foot-4 phenom, whose versatile skill set continues to stretch the limits of expectation.
“I’m sure Victor has numerous sources of motivation,” Spurs coach Mitch Johnson said. “I don’t think any of us are surprised or expect anything different than a strong performance.”
San Antonio handed New York its first defeat in 46 days and potentially revived its season in front of a Madison Square Garden crowd that included President Donald Trump.