Victor Wembanyama has a chance to make history in this year’s NBA Finals. He can he lead the San Antonio Spurs in becoming the first team to win the championship after losing Games 1 and 2 at home. The superstar center could also be the next Capricorn hero.
There’s been a trend of teams blowing 2-0 leads in every 10 years. The Miami Heat beat the Dallas Mavericks in the 2006 Finals, while the Cleveland Cavaliers defeated the Golden State Warriors in 2016.
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Interestingly, the Finals MVPs, Dwyane Wade and LeBron James, are both Capricorns. The Heat legend’s birthday is Jan. 17, 1982. The Los Angeles Lakers superstar, on the other hand, was born on Dec. 30, 1984.
Wembanyama will turn 23 on Jan. 4. The Spurs will rely on him heavily as they look to bounce back strong starting in Game 3 on Monday.
How did Victor Wembanyama perform in Games 1 and 2?
The two-time All-Star recorded 29 points, nine rebounds, two assists, two steals and four blocks in Game 1 on Wednesday. He followed it up with 26 points, 12 rebounds, two assists in three blocks two days later but made a crucial error late in the game. His pass to Stephon Castle was stolen by Jalen Brunson, which led to the New York Knicks captain shooting two free throws.
Brunson knocked down 1-of-2 shots, leaving San Antonio with the opportunity to win with 7.5 seconds left. However, Wembanyama missed the potential game-winning jumper.
The Spurs will be the road team in Games 3 and 4. New York’s loud crowd awaits them, hoping for the Knicks to sweep the series and win the championship inside Madison Square Garden.
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