Victor Wembanyama’s Ferocious Block Is Going Viral In Spurs-Timberwolves Game
Victor Wembanyama had a huge block during Wednesday’s game.
On Wednesday evening, the San Antonio Spurs were in Minnesota facing off against the Timberwolves at the Target Center (the Timberwolves won 102-94).
During the second half, Victor Wembanyama had a massive block that got a lot of attention on social media.
Naz Reid dribbled into the lane and attempted a layup, but Wembanyama swatted his shot.
He finished the game with 12 points, ten rebounds, one assist, one steal and one block.
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pic.twitter.com/XTThd6pvSs— NBA (@NBA) December 7, 2023
Wembanyama is off to a strong start to his rookie season, and came into the evening with averages of 19.3 points, 9.7 rebounds, 2.6 assists, 1.3 steals and 2.7 blocks per contest while shooting 43.7% from the field.
NBA.com/Stats also reported more details.
Via NBA.com/Stats: “Spurs’ rookie Victor Wembanyama has now reached 50 total blocks and 25 total steals on the season, becoming the first player this year to reach those totals in both categories.”
Spurs’ rookie Victor Wembanyama has now reached 50 total blocks and 25 total steals on the season, becoming the first player this year to reach those totals in both categories. https://t.co/MQaZxDYULd
— NBA.com/Stats (@nbastats) December 7, 2023
That said, the Spurs have struggled despite Wembanyama’s success.
They are the 15th seed in the Western Conference with a 3-17 record in their first 20 games.
In addition, the Spurs are in the middle of a 15-game losing streak.
Following the Timberwolves, they will play their next game on Friday when they host DeMar DeRozan and the Chicago Bulls in Texas.
VICTOR SAYS NO. DEV SAYS YES 🔥 pic.twitter.com/kVQCWmwTDS
— San Antonio Spurs (@spurs) December 7, 2023
The Spurs are coming off a season where they were the 15th seed and had a 22-60 record.
They have missed the NBA playoffs for four straight years, but the franchise has also won five NBA titles since the 1999 season.
