San Antonio Spurs forward Victor Wembanyama’s confidence level remains high, despite being down 2-0 in the NBA Finals against the New York Knicks.
Wembanyama committed a costly turnover late in the fourth quarter and failed to make the winning shot in a 105-104 loss in Game 2. He’s not letting that faze him heading into Game 3 in Madison Square Garden on Monday (ABC, 8:30 p.m. ET).
Victor Wembanyama talks pressure of winning Game 3
“I think the key is acceptance a lot of times,” Wembanyama said Sunday when asked about the pressure he faces in a must-win game. “Taking a step back, realizing the journey that’s behind us and what’s ahead of us. And just being OK with who I am, where I am, what I am doing. At the end of the day, this is everything that I wish for, there’s no reason to overthink it. This is what I’m built for.”
The 7-foot-4, 235-pound forward is built to dominate the league, but he hasn’t been as formidable in the series against New York. Through two games, Wembanyama has averaged 27.5 points per game but has shot an underwhelming 40.5 percent from the field. He was much more efficient in the Western Conference Finals against the Oklahoma City Thunder, averaging 27.3 PPG on 48.1 percent shooting.
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