Victor Wembanyama put on a big show at the Toronto Raptors on Monday (local time) wearing the San Antonio Spurs uniform.
The first pick in the 2023 National Basketball Association (NBA) draft led the Texans to a 122:99 win with a triple-double of 27 points, 14 rebounds and ten blocks. The Canadians had no chance. Jakob Pöltl recorded twelve points, six rebounds and one assist in 20:02 minutes against his former club.
Toronto was never in the lead in the duel and was only at eye level with the opponent when the 28-year-old center from Vienna made it 10:10. Towards the end of the third quarter, the Spurs pulled ahead of the outstanding “Wemby” to 98:67. Ten blocks were the 2.24 meter tall, 20-year-old Frenchman’s career best in the NBA. Devin Vassell scored 25 points for the Spurs.
Gradey Dick with 18 and Kelly Olynyk with 17 points were the best throwers for the Canadians, who hosted the Indiana Pacers with ex-Raptor and Pöltl buddy Pascal Siakam on Wednesday. The upcoming opponent also had no success on Monday and lost to the Charlotte Hornets 102:111.
After nine wins in a row, the Cleveland Cavaliers suffered another defeat with 121:123 against the Philadelphia 76ers. In the clash between second “MVP” candidates, Giannis Antetokounmpo (26 points, 18 rebounds) won 112:95 with the Milwaukee Bucks against Nikola Jokić (29 points, twelve rebounds) and defending champion Denver Nuggets.
The Golden State Warriors secured tenth place in the Western Conference with a 129:107 win over the Utah Jazz, which still entitles them to participate in the play-in. Klay Thompson with 26 and Stephen Curry with 25 points led the Californians to their fifth win in a row.
The Minnesota Timberwolves claimed first place in the NBA West with a 121:100 win over the LA Clippers. A 40:19 in the third period decided the top game.
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2024-02-13 08:08:40
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