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Victor Wembanyama Tallies 19 Points in Friday's Win
San Antonio Spurs forward/center Victor Wembanyama had a quiet outing by his standards in Friday's Game 6 against the Minnesota Timberwolves, totaling 19 points, six rebounds, two assists, and three blocks in a 139-109 win. Wembanyama missed both his three-point attempts, but he went a good 6-for-11 overall from the field and had a 7-for-9 record at the charity stripe. On Friday, Wembanyama was able to take a lighter load as San Antonio's backcourt powered the team to a series-clinching victory. Stephon Castle, De'Aaron Fox, and Dylan Harper combined for nearly half of the team's points (68). The Spurs will face Oklahoma City in the Conference Finals, a team they have beaten in four of five meetings this season. San Antonio has dominated this matchup despite Wembanyama's modest averages of 18.4 points, 9.2 rebounds, and 1.2 blocks per game.
Source: ESPN
Source: ESPN
Victor Wembanyama Leads Spurs to Big Win in Game 5
San Antonio Spurs forward/center Victor Wembanyama was once again unstoppable for the Minnesota Timberwolves in Game 5 on Tuesday night, stuffing the stat sheet with 27 points, 17 rebounds, five assists, and three blocks in a big 126-97 win. Wembanyama finished 9-for-16 from the field and 2-for-5 from downtown, becoming only the third Spurs player in history to post a 20-point, 10-rebound half in a playoff contest. The French superstar was clearly playing with a chip on his shoulder after being ejected early in Game 4 for a flagrant 2 foul. Aside from Game 4, Wembanyama has recorded a double-double in each game of the series, averaging 24.0 points, 15.5 rebounds, 3.3 assists, and 5.5 blocks.
Source: ESPN
Source: ESPN
Victor Wembanyama Won't be Suspended Following Game 4 Ejection
San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama won't face further discipline following his ejection from Sunday's Game 4. Wembanyama was ejected from Sunday's game after receiving a Flagrant 2 foul for elbowing Minnesota Timberwolves center Naz Reid in the head. The superstar center won't face a fine or any kind of suspension. He only played 12 minutes before getting tossed from the contest. The Spurs would end up losing the game, but they will have Wembanyama back for Game 5 on Tuesday. His return to the rotation will mean less playing time for Luke Kornet and Carter Bryant.
Source: Shams Charania
Source: Shams Charania
Victor Wembanyama Ejected in Game 4 Loss
San Antonio Spurs forward/center Victor Wembanyama was ejected from Sunday's Game 4 against the Minnesota Timberwolves after being assessed a Flagrant 2 foul with 8:39 remaining in the second quarter. According to the Associated Press through NBA.com, Wembanyama threw an elbow toward Naz Reid, and the upgraded foul triggered an automatic ejection. He finished with four points, four rebounds, and three fouls in 13 minutes as San Antonio fell 114-109, tying the series 2-2. After posting 39 points on 13-for-18 shooting in Game 3, Wembanyama's early exit was a brutal fantasy result, though Spurs coach Mitch Johnson reportedly doubted he would face a suspension before Game 5.
Source: NBA
Source: NBA
