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Wemby Struggles: Barkley Says He's 'In Shock'
6 Jun
Summary
- Wembanyama faced significant struggles in the first half of Game 2.
- Charles Barkley stated Wembanyama was 'in shock' from Towns' performance.
- Karl-Anthony Towns dominated Wembanyama, scoring 17 points in the first half.

Victor Wembanyama experienced a difficult first half during Game 2 of the NBA Finals, struggling offensively and defensively. The 'Inside the NBA' panel, including Charles Barkley, Shaquille O'Neal, and Kenny Smith, voiced their surprise and criticism. Barkley specifically noted that Wembanyama seemed "in shock" from Karl-Anthony Towns' impressive play.
Towns significantly outperformed Wembanyama, tallying 17 points, seven rebounds, and three assists by halftime. He used his strength to disrupt Wembanyama's rhythm and even dunked over the rookie. O'Neal questioned Wembanyama's energy, while Smith drew an unusual comparison to Nick Anderson's 1995 Finals struggles.