Victor Wembanyama owned up to San Antonio Spurs’ loss in Game 2 of the NBA Finals against the New York Knicks. This marked the Spurs as the third team in NBA history to lose the first two Finals games at home. The game ended with a score of 105-104, and it had an unforgettable ending for Wembanyama.

The game saw the Spurs battle back from being 14 points down in the fourth quarter. They had initially blown a significant lead before embarking on a 14-0 run to even the score. Wembanyama put the Spurs ahead briefly with a three-point play with under a minute left.

With 14 seconds remaining, Jalen Brunson of the Knicks faced off against Wembanyama. Brunson’s shot missed, and Wembanyama grabbed the rebound. However, a miscommunication led to a crucial turnover when Wembanyama’s pass hit a teammate’s back. Brunson regained possession, and Wembanyama fouled him. Brunson missed one free throw, giving the Knicks a one-point advantage. On the next possession, Wembanyama missed a potential game-winning jumper.

Reflecting on the loss, Wembanyama stated, “I need to have more poise, more control over the game.” He also mentioned being affected by the excitement of winning the seven-game Western Conference Finals against the Oklahoma City Thunder.

“I threw that one away. I messed up. We didn’t play great as a team. We needed to win that game. This game was ours. But at this point, it’s done. Am I going to regret it? Yes, of course. Am I going to use that to fuel me and to fuel us next game? Absolutely.”

The Knicks now head to Madison Square Garden with the momentum. Game 3 is anticipated to become the most expensive sporting event of the millennium, with secondary market ticket prices starting at $12,000.

The only other teams to start with a 0-2 deficit at home, the 1993 Phoenix Suns and 1995 Orlando Magic, also failed to secure the championship title.