Episode
Knicks Shut Down Wembanyama
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- Jun 5, 2026
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- 120
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Summary
The Knicks stunned the Spurs in Game One by shutting down Victor Wembanyama with gritty, physical defense—led by Karl-Anthony Towns—and mirrored the Nuggets’ successful strategy featuring Aaron Gordon. Wembanyama struggled mightily, shooting just 6-for-21 and scoring only 12 points, mostly from the line. Gordon’s low, disruptive defense limited Wemby to just 12 points in 44 possessions. Meanwhile, Nikola Jokic continues to dominate Wembanyama offensively, averaging nearly 37 points, 11 rebounds, and 9 assists in their matchups—plus he’s even pulling off his signature “Sombor Shuffle.” The blueprint? Combine physicality with elite IQ, and you’ve got the key to beating the phenom. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/255d7c0b4c1f23a7