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De'Aaron Fox Wants Victor Wembanyama To Remain Aggressive

Wemby took four shots at the half and then came out guns blazing, dropping 22 in the second. "He came out in the second and was much better for us. That was the reason that we were able to get back in the game. ... Whenever he's aggressive, we're at our best." The Spurs lost by one point in Game 2.

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Victor Wembanyama Says He Needs to Have More Poise After Final 3 Possessions of Game 2

Unable to fully recall the final 3 possessions of the Spurs' 105-104 Finals game 2 loss vs. Knicks, Wemby admitted he has to be calmer in clutch situations. "I need to have more poise, more control over the game. That's the general image," Wembanyama said, reflecting on his 2 missed shots and the turnover late in the game.

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Victor Wembanyama Addresses Facing Karl-Anthony Towns This Series

"It's very different from previous series," said Wemby. KAT has been the perfect 'inside-outside' offensive punch. Against OKC, I-Hart was played off the floor several times and Chet was a dud. Gobert's one-dimensional play was also easier for Wemby to contain. "It's bringing us into difficult areas because they're good players, he's a good player. Need to figure it out."

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Victor Wembanyama Blames Himself For Tonight's Game 2 Loss

Wembanyama had a brilliant 29 points on 11-21 FG shooting and 4 blocks tonight but had two botched possessions. One was a turnover pass to Castle in the open court and the other was a missed game-winner over Mitchell Robinson. "I threw that one away. I messed up. I need to have more poise, more control over the game."

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Mitch Johnson Says Victor Wembanyama Attempting Just 4 First Half Shots Is Unnacceptable

Johnson was unhappy that Wembanyama took just 4 shots by half time and had just 7 points. He said, "I have to make sure that there's environments that the ball finds him," but added, "He can't rely on that to get shots as well." Although Wemby got going and finished with 29 points, the Spurs still lost 105-104.

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