NBA Finals: 'I was bad,' admits Victor Wembanyama after San Antonio 'let the game slip away'

Victor Wembanyama admitted to a subpar performance after the San Antonio Spurs' Game 1 loss to the New York Knicks, a defeat he felt the team "let slip away." The French center struggled offensively, making only 6 of his 21 shots in the 105-95 defeat.

“

I was bad tonight, it's as simple as that.

"I was bad tonight, it's as simple as that," Wembanyama stated, acknowledging his own shortcomings. He identified allowing offensive rebounds as a key turning point, which allowed the more experienced Knicks to capitalize.

Despite the pressure of the NBA Finals, Wembanyama dismissed it as an excuse for the team's performance. He emphasized the need for the team to communicate and trust their game plan moving forward. "We'll have to talk to each other, say what needs to be said and continue to trust each other and believe in the game plan," he said.

“

We'll have to talk to each other, say what needs to be said and continue to trust each other and believe in the game plan.

Wembanyama is committed to reviewing game footage and making necessary adjustments. He believes the solution lies in playing his usual game, not necessarily an extraordinary one. "I just need to play normally, not even very good in fact. Doing what's needed is enough," he explained, expressing confidence in the team's ability to bounce back in Game 2.

“

I just need to play normally, not even very good in fact. Doing what's needed is enough.