Wembanyama Vows Bounce-Back After Struggling in Finals Opener

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In his long-awaited NBA Finals debut, 22-year-old Victor Wembanyama struggled with efficiency and fatigue during the Spurs' 105-95 loss to the Knicks. Despite recording 26 points, 12 rebounds, and three blocks, he admitted to a poor performance, particularly in a scoreless fourth quarter. Facing a heavy defensive burden and a brief fan disruption, Wembanyama remains focused on the series, vowing a personal and team revival as the Spurs look to recover from their first playoff Game 1 defeat.