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Victor Wembanyama carries Spurs to 115-111 win that cuts Knicks’ NBA Finals lead to 2-1

The Spurs beat the Knicks 27 years ago to leave New York without a title since 1973. (WABC via CNN)
By The Associated Press and BRIAN MAHONEY AP Basketball Writer
Published: Jun. 8, 2026 at 11:37 PM EDT|Updated: 2 hours ago
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NEW YORK (AP) - Victor Wembanyama has his first NBA Finals win — and the New York Knicks suddenly have a lot of work left to end their 53-year championship drought.

Wembanyama had 32 points, eight rebounds and six assists, carrying the San Antonio Spurs to a 115-111 victory Monday night that cut the Knicks’ lead to 2-1 in the best-of-seven series.

San Antonio is trying to make a first-of-its-kind NBA Finals comeback, and the 7-foot-4 Wembanyama, with his array of skills, makes anything look possible.