Wild Victor Wembanyama’s statistics highlight the dominance on the field
Despite the fact that he did not start for San Antonio SpursAll-Star Victor VembanyamaA determined comeback effected Saturday 111-109 NBA Cup semifinal win against the Oklahoma City Thunder. While the novices undoubtedly held their own, Vembanjama was responsible for the Thunder’s fight in the semi-finals NBA Cup game.
Still, Vembanyama’s influence was felt on both ends of the floor, in ways that stand out in published statistics NBA reporter Keerthika Uthaiakumar.
“Fun fact: The Spurs scored more points (24) in 7 minutes with Wemby on the court than they did in 17 minutes while he was off (22) in the first half,” Uthayakumar said.
Victor Wembanyama finished with 22 points, nine rebounds and two blocks in 22 minutes in the Spurs’ win against the Thunder. Three Spurs starters finished with 22+ points, including Devin Vassell (23 points), who connected on four 3-pointers and went 7-for-8 from the free throw line. De’Aaron Fox scored 22 points, including three 3-pointers, and Stephon Castle added 22 points on 9-of-16 shooting and six rebounds.
The Spurs handed the Thunder only their second loss of the season, while advancing to the NBA Cup Finals where they will face the New York Knicks on Tuesday in Las Vegas.
Victor Wembanyama gives credit to the Thunder after winning the NBA Cup
Spurs All-Star Victor Wembanyama helped beat the Thunder in the comeback from injury on Saturday. Vembanjama, who is on a minute limit, says he did the best he could in the time he was given, starting in the second quarter, but he made the most of it in the second half, where Spurs took their first lead of the evening.
Vembanjama came off the bench for the first time in his career and logged into the game early in the second frame in Saturday’s two-point win (111-109) against the Thunder.
“I knew I had limited minutes, so I had to make the most of it,” Wembanyama said. “Winning against a team like this is a collective effort and it’s not an easy thing.
The Thunder fell to 24-2, while the Spurs have won five of their last six games to improve to 18-7. On Tuesday, they will face the Knicks in the NBA Cup Finals.
2025-12-14 06:19:00
