After Game 1 Finals loss, Gregg Popovich tells Victor Wembanyama he's 'played better than this'

Popovich's blunt feedback after Game 1 underscores the pressure on Wembanyama in his first NBA Finals. Wembanyama finished with 26 points, 12 rebounds and three blocks, shooting 6-for-21 and 2-for-9 from three in the Spurs' 105-95 loss to the Knicks. He called his performance 'bad tonight,' and Popovich's text messages reportedly conveyed high expectations. San Antonio did not practice Thursday, and Game 2 is Friday at 8:30 p.m. ET. The Spurs must improve on second-chance points (23-14) and assists (16) as the Knicks crowded the paint to limit lobs.