Wembanyama scores 26 but struggles from field in NBA Finals debut as Spurs fall to Knicks in Game 1

Victor Wembanyama got blessed by nuns before the game, got the loudest ovation when the starters were announced, pumped his fist to the crowd a few times and generally seemed to enjoy his first taste of the NBA Finals
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