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The San Antonio Spurs came storming back in potentially series-changing fashion in Game 2 of the NBA Finals -- but one massive miscue ended all that momentum.
As a motivated Victor Wembanyama led the Spurs back from a double-digit deficit against the Knicks in the fourth quarter, San Antonio appeared poised to get a shot at a game-winner with fewer than 10 seconds remaining.
But when Wembanyama looked to advance the ball to guard Stephon Castle, who was turned the other way, the momentum swung back in the Knicks' favor for the night's most critical play. The Spurs now trail the series 0-2 heading on the road.
Here's a look at the costly communication mistake between Wembanyama and Castle that led to the Spurs' Game 2 loss.
The San Antonio Spurs came storming back in potentially series-changing fashion in Game 2 of the NBA Finals -- but one massive miscue ended all that momentum.
As a motivated Victor Wembanyama led the Spurs back from a double-digit deficit against the Knicks in the fourth quarter, San Antonio appeared poised to get a shot at a game-winner with fewer than 10 seconds remaining.
But when Wembanyama looked to advance the ball to guard Stephon Castle, who was turned the other way, the momentum swung back in the Knicks' favor for the night's most critical play. The Spurs now trail the series 0-2 heading on the road.
Here's a look at the costly communication mistake between Wembanyama and Castle that led to the Spurs' Game 2 loss.
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