Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs remain confident despite facing a 2-0 deficit against the New York Knicks in the NBA Finals. Only five teams in league history have overcome such a hole, with the Milwaukee Bucks achieving it most recently in 2021. The young Spurs squad believes they can become the sixth team to accomplish this feat.

San Antonio dropped Game 2 at home 105-104 after Jalen Brunson hit a go-ahead free throw with 9.5 seconds remaining. Wembanyama's late turnover and missed potential game-winner marked an historic first in the play-by-play era. The Spurs also lost Game 1 despite leading by one point with 2:16 left, watching the Knicks close with an 11-0 run.

Former coach Gregg Popovich addressed the team Saturday, telling players to let the first two games go. Spurs coach Mitch Johnson echoed that sentiment, emphasizing the need to capitalize on their efforts. San Antonio has lost six straight games at Madison Square Garden, with their last victory there coming in November 2019.

Keldon Johnson is the only current Spur who was on the roster during that 2019 win, though he didn't play in the game. Game 3 tips off Monday night at 8:30 PM, representing the Spurs' first opportunity to narrow the series gap and shift momentum back toward Texas.

The Spurs' confidence stems from their belief that both games were winnable and that they can correct their late-game mistakes. History suggests the odds are long, but Wembanyama's poise and the team's regular-season success provide legitimate hope for a turnaround.