Victor Wembanyama accepted responsibility after the New York Knicks defeated San Antonio 105-95 in Game 1 of the NBA Finals, marking the first Game 1 loss in Spurs franchise history. Despite posting 26 points, 12 rebounds and three blocks, Wembanyama committed six turnovers and missed 15 shots while struggling to establish interior presence.

The Spurs built a 14-point lead in the third quarter behind rookie Dylan Harper's 16-point performance, but New York closed on an 11-0 run to steal the opener. Wembanyama noted he was 'bad tonight' and emphasized the need for better paint presence after the Knicks outscored them 50-42 in the paint and dominated second-chance points 23-14.

Jalen Brunson led all scorers with 30 points for New York, while Josh Hart grabbed a game-high 15 rebounds. San Antonio's offensive struggles were evident with only 16 assists, their fewest since March 2022. The Spurs shot just 1-of-14 with Brunson as primary defender.

Wembanyama's confidence remains unshaken despite the historic loss. He believes the Spurs will be 'so much better' in Game 2, emphasizing that mistakes came from not executing basic fundamentals rather than complex tactical failures. The series shifts to San Antonio with the home team looking to even the championship matchup.