Highlights: Victor Wembanyama leads defensive lockdown in second half versus Rockets
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Highlights: Victor Wembanyama leads defensive lockdown in second half versus RocketsThanks to defense and discipline, the Spurs now lead the season series 2-1 versus the Rockets.
Victor Wembanyama amassed 28 points (8-of-15 FGs, 12-of-15 FTs), 16 rebounds, three assists, two steals and five blocks in the win over the Rockets on Wednesday.Wembanyama put together another one of his jaw-dropping stat lines on Wednesday. He was all over the floor on both ends, making incredible blocks and scoring one possession like a guard, and the other like an elite rim finisher. His versatility was on full display, and the Rockets had no answer. Wemby nearly notched 30 points and was less than a handful of rebounds away from 20. His seven stocks were an added bonus to what was a stellar game for him overall.
Wembanyama scores 28 points to lead Spurs past Rockets, 111-99Victor Wembanyama had 28 points, 16 rebounds and five blocks to help the San Antonio Spurs rally for a 111-99 victory over the Houston Rockets on Wednesday night. The Spurs trailed by 16 and didn t have a lead until late in the third quarter. Wembanyama scored nine points, with five free throws, to power an 11-0 run to open the fourth quarter that put the Spurs on top 95-86 with less than eight minutes to go.
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