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 on Monday night (local time) that cut the Knicks' lead to 2-1 in the best-of-seven series.
San Antonio are 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.
"I'm sure Victor has numerous sources of motivation," Spurs coach Mitch Johnson said.
"I don't think any of us are surprised or expect anything different than a strong performance."
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.
