2023-10-28 05:20:49
Victor Wembanyama facing Rockets player Dillon Brooks, in San Antonio (Texas), October 27, 2023. ERIC GAY / AP
After a frustrating first performance, French basketball player Victor Wembanyama only waited for his second official NBA match to achieve his first success with his San Antonio club.
The young 19-year-old player, number 1 in his black Spurs jersey, was decisive, Friday October 27, against the Houston Rockets by equalizing at 111 all to snatch the extension won at home 126 to 122, in a crazy atmosphere
The new attraction of the American basketball league compiled 21 points, 12 rebounds and 3 blocks in 31 minutes of play, to shine after the inaugural defeat of the Spurs against Dallas on Wednesday, during which the Frenchman had, admittedly, scored 15 points , but also had to wait on the bench for a long part of the match, due to too many fouls being called against him.
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Long distance ineffectiveness
“He’s a competitor, of course he’s going to be decisive and do everything possible to win, but they’re all like that.”commented coach Gregg Popovich about his protégé. “We showed some good things, others much less. It’s a work in progress. At least they were persistent”added the legendary Spurs coach, in place since 1996.
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The only downside on Friday night for the number one in the last draft was his ineffectiveness on 3-point shots with a disappointing 0 out of 6 at long distance, in an area where he is usually rather comfortable. On the other hand, he signs a correct 6 out of 7 on the free throw line.
After two home games, the Spurs travel to Los Angeles to face the Clippers on Sunday evening.
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