Mitch Johnson sidesteps a question about using Victor Wembanyama in the NBA Cup final against the Knicks

In front San Antonio Spurs‘ NBA Cup final match against New York Knickshead coach Mitch Johnson did not want to specify whether the All-Star would Victor Vembanyama he would repeat his role from the bench as in the semi-final. The next one maybe The most impressive win for Wembanyama and Spurs season, defeating the defending champion Thunder in the NBA Cup semifinals, Johnson would not explain how Victor will be used in Tuesday’s game.

Instead, Johnson discussed how Spurs are still figuring out how to get Wembanyama back in back to the fold after his first game in Saturday’s win against the Thunder since Nov. 14, Spurs head coach Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints said.

“We’re still learning and we want to be very aware of that,” Johnson said.

Mitch Johnson outplayed Vembanyama for the entire opening frame of the Spurs’ 111-109 win over the Thunder. Victor entered the game early in the second quarter and immediately made his presence felt. That changed the complexion of the game, as Wembanyama made the most of his 21 minutes by finishing with 22 points on 6-of-11 shooting, including 1-for-1 from deep, nine rebounds, two assists, two blocks and one steal.

It will be interesting to see if Vembanjama remains on the minutes limit in the NBA Cup Final against the Knicks on Tuesday. Wemby has missed 12 straight games with a left leg strain, but responded well in his return against the Thunder. San Antonio went 9-3 without Webby, raising expectations for the up-and-coming Spurs.

Victor Wembanyama sets a record in the rivalry between Spurs and Thunder

Spurs All-Star Victor Vembanyama addressed the Thunder as a rivalry in light of Saturday’s victory in the NBA Cup semifinals. However, Vembanyama says Spurs are still there quit your job for himself before any comparison with the defending champions.

“I don’t think we’re quite there yet … it’s not like we’re second seed right now,” Vembanyama said. “They are at their level, but in the future, if we reach that level, it would be great to have a rivalry.”

The Spurs, with the fifth-best record in the Western Conference, will try to win the NBA Cup in the final against the Knicks on Tuesday.