The San Antonio Spurs are in a hole so deep that even the most loyal fans are starting to sweat. Down 2-0 in the NBA Finals against the New York Knicks after dropping both games on their home floor, the Spurs are staring down a historical curse. No team in league history has ever erased a 2-0 deficit when those first two losses came at home. But according to sources close to the team, the locker room isn’t panicking — at least not yet.
Vassell’s Vote of Confidence
Devin Vassell, the Spurs’ versatile 3-and-D wing, is reportedly the emotional anchor keeping the ship steady. During a closed-door interview, Vassell allegedly told teammates and staff, “We’re here for a reason.” That line has reportedly become a rallying cry inside San Antonio’s practice facility. One insider told us that Vassell’s message was simple but electric: trust the work, trust each other, and clean up the little things.
Close Calls That Sting
The series could easily look very different. Game 1 ended 105-95, but Victor Wembanyama played like a man possessed, and rookie Dylan Harper proved he’s built for the big stage. Game 2 was even tighter — a brutal one-point loss after a late turnover by Wembanyama and a missed game-winner. Observers are buzzing about whether those moments signal a deeper issue or just bad luck. Sources say the coaching staff is reportedly drilling late-game scenarios nonstop ahead of Game 3.
History Is Against Them — But They Don’t Care
Only five teams in NBA Finals history have overcome a 2-0 deficit to win it all, and none did it after losing the first two at home. But according to reports, Vassell and company aren’t focused on the stats. “We could be up 2-0 with a couple of different possessions,” Vassell allegedly said. The message inside the Spurs’ war room is reportedly all about one game at a time. Game 3 tips off Monday at 8:30 p.m. ET on ABC/ESPN, and if Vassell has his way, this series is far from over.
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