Coming off an exhilarating win in opposition to the New York Knicks Friday evening, the Spurs seemed to increase their longest profitable streak of the season (albeit solely three wins) to 4 wins in opposition to the Golden State Warriors. Regardless of having three of their greatest gamers out as a consequence of damage (Vassell, Sochan, Johnson), the Spurs held an eight-point lead at halftime. Nonetheless, they had been outscored by Golden State 37-21 within the third. The Spurs managed to climb again and acquired inside two factors with a minute remaining. After some questionable officiating, the Spurs fell simply quick 117-113.
Victor Wembanyama led the group with 32 factors, 9 rebounds, 5 assists, 4 steals, and three blocks. With the lineup depleted, he crammed up the stat sheet and gave it his all. He has executed greater than what has been requested of him all season, and he continues to amaze each time he performs.
It’s not that straightforward, Steph. Wemby blocks Stephen Curry to start out the sport!
Wemby exhibits off his vert for the Tre Jones lob! Unsure if every other participant can get that prime.
Whilst Chris Paul tries to contest, Wemby is solely simply too tall to be affected. He drains the pull-up three with ease!
Wemby already gave Curry the swat remedy, right here it’s Andrew Wiggins’ flip! It even appears to be like like he acquired place after the publish transfer, however Wemby’s size allows him to get better.
Tre Jones finds Wemby for the lob once more! This time Wemby made it look too straightforward.
PLAY OF THE GAME: After posting up Trayce Jackson-Davis, Wemby will get his revenge from getting postered the final time they confronted off! AND-ONE!
Right here’s one other angle. Benefit from the bench mob going wild!
Cedi Osman began rather than Jeremy Sochan and dropped 18 factors, two rebounds, an help, and a steal. He was the second main scorer for the Spurs and supplied an offensive spark for a group that wanted it.
Cedi and Wemby run the give-and-go to perfection as Cedi finds an open layup whereas reducing to the basket!
Sandro Mamukelashvili dropped a double-double off the bench with 10 factors and 11 rebounds. He additionally had two assists and a block. If Cedi is a spark plug, Mamu is a spark extension twine. Despite the fact that he normally doesn’t get a lot taking part in time, he performed 25 minutes and supplied immense assist.
Mamu slam half 1! Mamu cuts to the basket and finds nobody within the paint for the straightforward slam!
This time, Mamu finds his technique to the basket on the fastbreak!
One other angle in your enjoyment.
Zach Collins dropped 13 factors, eight rebounds, and two assists whereas showcasing the vary from deep.
After getting the offensive board, Zach battles down low and will get the and-one over Andrew Wiggins!
Devonte’ Graham was known as upon and he acquired some buckets! He dropped six factors, two assists, and a rebound. Right here, he steps into the open three with a splash!
In direction of the top of the third, he dropped his second three! Shifting with out the basketball is vital to getting open and staying able to shoot.
Lastly, listed here are the complete sport highlights.
