Spurs’ surprising Victor Wembanyama strategy is backfiring in NBA Finals

Karl-Anthony Towns #32 of the New York Knicks is guarded by Victor Wembanyama #1 of the San Antonio Spurs during Game Two of the 2026 NBA Finals on June 5, 2026 at Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, Texas.Every team tries. Most fail.But the Knicks have so far succeeded in getting Victor Wembanyama out of the paint.Much of the Spurs’ defensive scheme revolves around keeping Wembanyama and his unprecedented shot-blocking prowess as close to the basket as possible. He often acts as a floating