Coming off an awesome tea win towards the Oklahoma Metropolis Thunder, the Spurs had been trying to seize back-to-back wins on the Frost Financial institution Heart. The opponent: The Indiana Pacers. After a back-and-forth affair within the first half, the Spurs captured a small lead and proceeded to seize victory regardless of a late scare.
Earlier than the sport. Victor Wembanyama was offered with the KIA Rookie of the Month award for January.
Victor led the staff with 31 factors, 12 rebounds, six assists, six blocks, and a steal. That statline is other-worldly, however for Victor, it’s simply one other sport.
Cleanup on aisle 1! Wemby places again the missed Devin Vassell three to get the primary factors on the board for both staff.
POSTER! Wemby takes Jalen Smith to the outlet and easily jams on him. He makes it look too straightforward.
REJECTED. Obi Toppin tries to beat Wemby off the dribble however Wemby recovers by rejecting his shot and by beginning the fastbreak. He ended up getting a hockey help for the Keldon end.
Somebody this tall having handles like this nonetheless takes time to get used to. Wemby finds Jeremy behind his again for the help!
An in-and-out transfer with a stepback three? Merely ridiculous!
One other dime? Wemby has one other! Right here he will get the offensive rebound and finds Malaki Branham within the nook for the three. Victor’s playmaking makes him seem like a real level ahead at instances.
AND-ONE! Wemby will get hacked by Pascal Siakam going to the basket and nonetheless manages to complete the shot!
Malaki Branham began instead of the injured Julian Champagnie and poured in 18 factors, six assists, 4 rebounds, and a steal. He’s persevering with to point out enchancment and appears to maintain constructing on his uptick in minutes.
Right here’s one other angle from that Wemby offensive board/dime to Malaki for the three!
Splash! Devin Vassell acquired his night time going with a transition three. He completed with 17 factors, 9 rebounds, 5 assists, and two steals.
MAKE WAY FOR #14! Blake Wesley will get the steal on one finish, then proceeds to dribble 94 ft down the court docket with a warmup one-handed slam! He completed with 9 factors, two assists, a rebound, and that steal.
Devin also can get it completed on each ends! After intercepting Siakam’s cross, Devin takes it down the court docket and has a troublesome end over Myles Turner for the deuce!
Keldon Johnson creates an awesome play for himself right here. After choosing up his dribble, he passes it again out to Cedi Osman within the nook. He then retreats again to the three-point line to prepare for a cross. The Spurs execute nice ball motion and discover Keldon for the open three! He completed with 17 factors, 4 rebounds, and two assists.
Jeremy Sochan put the ending touches on the Spurs’ win by throwing down a two-handed slam! He completed with 12 factors, eight rebounds, 4 assists, and a block.
And eventually, listed below are the total sport highlights.
