Victor Wembanyama produced a standout all-around performance as the San Antonio Spurs defeated the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden to get back into the NBA Finals.
Wembanyama finished with 32 points, eight rebounds and six assists, leading San Antonio to its first win of the series and his first NBA Finals victory. The result trimmed the Knicks’ series advantage to 2-1.
San Antonio cuts into the series deficit
After falling behind 2-0, the Spurs responded on the road with a result that keeps them firmly in the championship matchup. Winning at Madison Square Garden gave San Antonio a needed breakthrough as the Finals shifted to New York.
For the Knicks, the loss ended their chance to take a commanding 3-0 lead, though they remain ahead in the series. The Spurs, meanwhile, now have a foothold in the Finals after Wembanyama’s decisive performance.