Victor Wembanyama

Despite Wembanyama's big night, the Wolves pulled out a Game 1 upset victory over the Spurs on the road

San Antonio drops Game One despite Wembanyama’s triple-double

Spurs star Victor Wembanyama lamented what he described as energy mismanagement for ruining a historic defensive performance in which he had a playoff-record 12 blocks in a triple-double that came in a losing Game 1 effort against the Timberwolves.

For Victor Wembanyama, the 2026 NBA Playoffs are a collection of firsts. Add another one to the list.

Anthony Edwards and the Timberwolves held on to steal Game 1 over the favored Spurs despite a record night from Victor Wembanyama.

A defensive clinic marred by lackluster offense

Plus, Anthony Edwards returns in surprise as Wolves overcome Victor Wembanyama's 12 blocks

Victor Wembanyama only needed three quarters to match the NBA's single-game playoff blocks record on Monday night.

If there’s one thing everyone has come to know about this Minnesota Timberwolves squad, it’s that every member of that roster has that dawg in them. Jaden McDaniels proved it by talking trash to the Denver Nuggets and backing it up and Anthony Edwards returned from a hyperextended knee and a bone bruise just nine […] The post Timberwolves’ Terrence Shannon Jr. shows zero fear of Victor Wembanyama in postgame talk appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Knicks and Timberwolves were both Game 1 winners as the second round got underway Monday night

Victor Wembanyama is truly a special player. No 7’5 player should be able to move the way he does on the court, and yet here he is. His rare combination of height, mobility, and instincts already makes him the best rim protector in the league. In his first foray into the NBA playoffs, Wembanyama is […] The post Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama makes history with block streak last seen in 2001 appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Minnesota Timberwolves, heading into their second-round matchup against the San Antonio Spurs in the 2026 NBA playoffs, have to be bracing for the fact that the Spurs’ defense is night and day better than the Denver Nuggets‘. Victor Wembanyama is the ultimate deterrent near the basket, and the Timberwolves will have to scale that […] The post Timberwolves’ Julius Randle posterizes Victor Wembanyama at the buzzer appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The NBA Playoffs second round started out in defensive fashion inside the Frost Bank Center. Victor Wembanyama of the San Antonio Spurs and Rudy Gobert of the Minnesota Timberwolves became an anticipated first postseason battle. And both executed tone-setting defensive moves right away. Wemby picked up on a driving layup and protected the rim with […] The post Victor Wembanyama, Rudy Gobert trade defensive blows early in Game 1 appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Wolves in 6? Steal Wemby’s underwear? What else did you all have to say heading into round 2?

From Shai Gilgeous-Alexander to Victor Wembanyama, the NBA's brightest stars are still following the CP3 blueprint.

With the San Antonio Spurs set to take on the Minnesota Timberwolves in the Western Conference Semifinals, all eyes shift to what could define the next phase of Victor Wembanyama’s rise. After shutting down Nikola Jokic for an entire series and helping the Timberwolves past the 2021 champions, Rudy Gobert will know that he is […] The post 3 Victor Wembanyama bold playoff predictions vs. Rudy Gobert after Nikola Jokic shutdown appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Wolves have the size to bother Wemby, but the Spurs have more offensive creativity and need to use it.

Let's salute the players who have stuck out in this opening round as we enter its closing weekend.

Victor Wembanyama is putting a new spin on Lesley Gore’s 1963 hit, “It’s My Party.”