India, June 5 -- Victor Wembanyama's first appearance in the NBA Finals did not unfold as many fans had envisioned.

The San Antonio Spurs fell to the New York Knicks in Game 1, with Wembanyama enduring a challenging shooting night despite leading his team with 26 points.

The 7-foot-4 center connected on just 6 of his 21 field-goal attempts and also committed six turnovers. The Knicks' defensive adjustments proved effective after halftime, making it increasingly difficult for him to find rhythm and operate comfortably on offense.

With Game 2 of the NBA Finals set for Friday, June 5, attention has shifted to concerns surrounding Victor Wembanyama's performance in the series opener.

A few NBA analysts observed that the French star appear...