Coming off of a blowout win over the Clippers on NYE, the Spurs traveled to Denver searching for one other win. What adopted was an absolute traditional. After main 60-52 at halftime, the Spurs have been outscored 38-27 within the third. The fourth quarter was a heavyweight battle between Victor Wembanyama and Nikola Jokic. When these gamers weren’t scoring the ball, shooters on either side nailed threes to maintain the tempo going. After a Keldon Johnson and-one, Jokic transformed on the opposite finish to take the lead with round a minute remaining. Chris Paul then made a scoop layup with 54 seconds left to take a one-point lead. After a missed Jokic three, the Spurs had the ball up one with 34 seconds remaining. Sadly, Julian Champagnie stepped out of bounds with 17 seconds remaining. With Wemby having 5 fouls, Jokic attacked him within the submit. Nevertheless, Wemby performed wonderful protection and compelled Jokic to make a nasty cross. Devin Vassell stole the ball and dunked it on the opposite finish. With 1.7 left, Michael Porter Jr. missed the game-tying three and the Spurs gained 113-110.
Victor Wembanyama had a MONSTER sport: 35 factors, 18 rebounds, 4 assists, two blocks, and a steal. On his birthday eve, he wowed not solely Spurs followers, however NBA followers throughout X with this efficiency. Some followers are even calling him a 7’4” Steph Curry! Proper now, he’s properly on his strategy to turning into one of many youngest all-NBA alternatives ever.
Don’t attain! Wemby converts the and-one jumper whereas getting fouled by Jokic!
That is simply unfair half 1: Wemby pulls down the board, and dribbles right into a pull-up three on the opposite finish. (Additionally be aware the faster launch!)
EXCUSE ME! Wemby catches the cross from Vassell and JAMS on Jamal Murray and Jokic!
That is simply unfair elements 2 and three: C’mon. Down 92-91 within the fourth, Wemby knocks down again to again threes to assist the Spurs take the lead. Besides, have a look at the place he’s taking pictures from! The Ball Enviornment brand?! A side-step stepback three? Wonderful!
Right here’s some further Wemby highlights!
Devin Vassell had a strong sport with 18 factors, six rebounds, six assists, and two steals. Though it wasn’t probably the most environment friendly taking pictures evening, he made some clutch performs within the fourth quarter.
Devin glides previous Jokic for the straightforward layup! Silky easy!
Talking of silky easy, how about his midrange jumper?
MAKE WAY FOR FLIGHT 24! Devin drives previous Jokic and POSTERIZES Russell Westbrook and Michael Porter Jr.!
PLAY OF THE GAME: After Wemby performs world-class protection on the reigning MVP, Devin picks off the cross and slams it on the opposite finish to increase the result in three and to seal the DUB!
Keldon Johnson had an honest sport with 16 factors, 4 rebounds, and a dime. He made some well timed threes and the important thing and-one late within the fourth!
2014 Spurs? Some lovely ball motion leads to a KJ basket beneath the rim!
KJ made three threes within the sport together with this vast open one late within the second!
One other well timed three! This time KJ knocks this one down late within the third.
Think about triple-teaming a 7’4” participant on the three-point line. KJ cuts to the basket the place the paint is compromised and finishes for the and-one!
Harrison Barnes dropped eight factors, 4 rebounds, and three assists. He can nonetheless stand up and end with authority!
Stephon Citadel dropped eight factors, 4 assists, and three rebounds in a spot begin instead of the injured Jeremy Sochan. Right here, he knocks down a 3 from the nook over Westbrook!
Tre Jones drives previous Christian Braun with ease and finishes with a troublesome reverse layup! He completed with two factors, 4 rebounds, and two assists.
This was a fantastic staff win! Having a attainable championship contender on the ropes whereas they’re at dwelling particularly with out Sochan is a good signal for the remainder of the season. Nevertheless, it’s a fast turnaround again to SA for a rematch on Saturday at 7:00 P.M. (CST) on FDSN-SW. Oh yeah, it’s additionally Wemby’s twenty first birthday!
Lastly, listed here are the complete sport highlights.
