Wembanyama scores 26 but struggles from field in NBA Finals debut as Spurs fall to Knicks in Game 1‎

Victor Wembanyama got blessed by nuns before the game, got the loudest ovation when the starters were announced, pumped his fist to the crowd a few times and generally seemed to enjoy his first taste of the NBA Finals. The worst part of all for Wembanyama, the best defensive player in the game, was seeing the Knicks score the game's final 11 points and steal away home-court advantage with a 105-95 victory. “I was bad tonight," Wembanyama said.