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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.

By Pranay Mukherjee

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Chris Tucker Admits He's a Bandwagon Fan, Shifting Stance on Knicks

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Jeremy Lin: Inexperience and Fatigue Cost the Spurs the Game in the Final 30 Seconds

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Quentin Richardson Credits Knicks’ Resiliency After 2-0 Finals Start

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2 months ago

Jeff Teague Says the Disrespect De'Aaron Fox Has Faced Has Quietly Gotten Into His Head

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Andraya Carter Praises Olivia Miles’ Early Control With Minnesota Lynx

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