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.
Forward-center Victor Wembanyama delivered an urgent message of accountability following the San Antonio Spurs’ narrow 104-102 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves in Game 1 of the Western Conference semifinals. Despite a remarkable defensive performance that included 12 blocks, Wembanyama struggled on the offensive end, scoring only 5 points on 2-of-8 shooting in the second half. […] The post Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama’s confession after stunning Game 1 loss leaves reporters chuckling appeared f...
Minnesota Timberwolves head coach Chris Finch didn't seem pleased with how the referees performed during Victor Wembanyama's historic shot-blocking night as the Spurs' lost Game 1.
Victor Wembanyama was a chore to score against all night long in Game 1 of the San Antonio Spurs’ Western Conference semifinal series against the Minnesota Timberwolves, as he recorded 12 total blocks on the night, but his game on offense left a lot to be desired. He scored just five points on 2-8 shooting […] The post Spurs star Victor Wembanyama’s urgent message after wild Game 1 vs. Timberwolves appeared first on ClutchPoints.
A record-breaking defensive performance from Victor Wembanyama is not enough to prevent the Minnesota Timberwolves taking a lead against the San Antonio Spurs in the NBA play-offs.
The Minnesota Timberwolves silenced the crowd at Frost Bank Center on Monday after they upset the San Antonio Spurs, 104-102, in Game 1 of their second-round series. The sixth-seeded Timberwolves held on despite the late rally of the second-seeded Spurs. San Antonio even had the chance to steal the win, but Julian Champagnie missed the […] The post Timberwolves’ Chris Finch calls out Victor Wembanyama’s questionable blocks appeared first on ClutchPoints.
No one can ever question Victor Wembanyama’s impact on the defensive end of the floor for the San Antonio Spurs. But a team’s superstar has to get it done on both ends of the floor. In Game 1 of their Western Conference semifinal matchup against the Minnesota Timberwolves, Wembanyama disappeared when it mattered the most […] The post Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama faltered when needed most in Game 1 vs. Timberwolves appeared first on ClutchPoints.
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