2023-10-28 10:04:58
Difficult at the start of the game before becoming sparkling at the end of the match, Victor Wembanyama left his mark on this first success of the season for Spurs once morest Houston (126-122), on the night of Friday to Saturday. His double block on a Rockets possession in the last quarter did not fail to circulate on social networks.
21 points, 12 rebounds, his first “double-double” in the NBA and, above all, a first success with the Spurs… Victor Wembanyama was not far from having experienced a dream evening, on the night of Friday at Saturday, for his second official outing in the North American basketball league.
The 19-year-old Frenchman, lacking shooting skills and often placed on the bench at the start of the game by his coach Gregg Popovich, gained momentum throughout the match before exposing his full potential in the last quarter. time. It was he who started the revolt of his people while the Spurs were trailing 107-104, possession of the Rockets to follow, a little over two minutes from time.
A spectacular double counter that put Spurs back on track
Put into orbit by one of his teammates, Jabari Smith Jr then advanced at full speed towards the San Antonio basket, his right hand ready to dunk. But that was without taking into account the enormous defense of the French player, who managed to counter the American winger’s attempt thanks to a big trigger and a very, very firm arm. In the process, he made a second counterattack on the same Jabari Smith Jr before launching the counterattack. An action that drove the NBA commentators and Spurs supporters crazy in the stands at the AT&T Center.
A few seconds later, “Wemby” snatched overtime by pushing an opponent for a basket near the circle, before fighting on the rebound and winning a decisive jump ball.
“Proud” of his performance at the press conference, the Frenchman took note, following an encouraging first outing (15 points) but where he had often been penalized (five faults). The best is undoubtedly yet to come.
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