The San Antonio Spurs, led by Victor Wembanyama, On Thursday, they upset the second-seeded OKC Thunder 132-118 at home, ending their five-game losing streak and improving to 12 wins for the season.
The competition for the Rookie of the Year title intensified as fans witnessed another exciting showdown between favorites Victor Wembanyama and Chet Holmgren.
The expected clash lived up to expectations, with both emerging talents demonstrating their skills. Holmgren contributed 23 points, along with seven rebounds and five assists, while Wembanyama dominated with 28 points, 13 rebounds and seven assists.
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Additionally, the NBA’s best shot blocker made five blocks, further enhancing his remarkable performance. Following the ThunderAfter trailing by 14 points to take the lead early in the fourth period, “Wemby” spearheaded a crucial Spurs surge.
Victor Wembanyama’s Top 5 Moments and Highlights vs. OKC Thunder
#5. Victor Wembanayama blocks Shai-Gilgeous Alexander
In the first quarter, at 8:16, he demonstrated his defensive prowess by recording two of his five blocks against Shai Gilgeous-Alexander.
As Gilgeous-Alexander made a layup, Wembanyama, acting as a help defender, knocked away the shot effortlessly. Jeremy Sochan’s initial defensive pressure on Gilgeous-Alexander paved the way for Wemby’s impressive block.
At 7:22, he once again blocks “SGA”, the latter’s pump feints proving ineffective against his length while ensuring the rebound.
#4. Victor Wembanyama blocks Aaron Wiggins
“Wemby”, in a single defensive play, went from defending Jaylen Williams on the perimeter to blocking Aaron Wiggins on the cutting drive while securing the rebound.
#3 Victor Wembanyama hits a left hook on Chet Holmgren
He maintained a physical presence throughout the contest, notably challenging Holmgren in isolation near the right elbow at the 9:28 minute mark of the second quarter.
He executed a baseline drive, pivoted mid-dribble and scored with a left-handed jump hook.
#2. Victor Wembanyama scores a 3-point basket against Chet Holmgren
“Wemby” took control of the Spurs in the final moments, scoring two crucial 3-pointers in the final four minutes to secure the victory.
With 3:24 left in the fourth quarter, Wembanyama played a pivotal role in extending the Spurs’ lead. Rally behind Tre Jones As the ball passed the 30-foot mark, Wembanyama received a handoff and fired a deep, contested 3-pointer over Chet Holmgren. This crucial basket increased the Spurs’ advantage to nine points.
Soon, at 2:14 minutes, “Wemby” recovered the ball near the left wing after a Devin Vassell dribble for a catch-and-shoot 3, again facing Holmgren, slotting it in cleanly to keep the advances to nine.
#1. Victor Wembanyama flatly denies Chet Holmgren in the clutch
In a crucial moment, the French rookie sensation demonstrated why he might be the only player in the NBA capable of executing a clutch play against a 7-foot-4 forward with a step-back block.
With the game on the line, Chet Holmgren got a changeup and faced Wembanyama at the top of the key. “Wemby” rose to the defensive challenge, thwarting Holmgren’s attempts before the OKC big settled for a 20-foot step-back jumper.
Wembanyama blocked the shot with remarkable precision, avoiding a foul, securing the ball and creating a transition opportunity for Spurs.
