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06/08 22:36 CDT Victor Wembanyama carries Spurs to 115-111 win that cuts
Knicks' NBA Finals lead to 2-1
Victor Wembanyama carries Spurs to 115-111 win that cuts Knicks' NBA Finals
lead to 2-1
By BRIAN MAHONEY
AP Basketball Writer
NEW YORK (AP) --- Victor Wembanyama had 32 points, eight rebounds and six
assists in his first NBA Finals win, carrying the San Antonio Spurs to a
115-111 victory on Monday night that cut the New York Knicks' lead to 2-1.
The Spurs handed the Knicks their first loss in 46 days and potentially
salvaged their season in front of a Madison Square Garden crowd that included
President Donald Trump.
The Knicks had their 13-game winning streak, the second-longest in NBA
postseason history, snapped and missed a chance to move to the brink of their
first championship since 1973.
Stephon Castle and De'Aaron Fox hit big shots late as the Spurs avoided falling
into a 3-0 hole, which no NBA team has escaped. Now they can tie the series
Wednesday night and are guaranteed another game at home, with Game 5 scheduled
for Saturday.
Castle finished with 23 points as the Spurs got started in their quest to
become the first team to win the NBA Finals after losing the first two at home.
Jalen Brunson scored 32 points and OG Anunoby had 28 for the Knicks, who lost
for the first time since April 23 in Game 3 of their first-round series against
Atlanta.
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