DECRYPTION – Expected as the white wolf in Paris, the 2.24m phenomenon met expectations on Thursday, with the Spurs. And more.
“It was a perfect evening, the victory and the manner”. Victor Wembanyama in heaven Thursday evening. There was something there. In tough conditions for several weeks, the Spurs crushed Indiana (140-110) at the Accor Arena. A collective demonstration against unrecognizable Pacers. “We didn’t fight at all, it was easy for them, no energy”plague Pascal Siakam. In the first half, Rick Carlisle's players took the lead after returning from the locker room: 45 points conceded in the third quarter. “It’s not us. We have one of the best defenses in the NBA. We haven't shown who we are.”adds the Cameroonian. “I don't know if we've ever conceded so many points in a quarter, even when we were bad in defense, it's alarming… You have to give credit to Spurs. They played at a high level, led by Victor, who was sensational.summarizes Carlisle.
And yet, said Wembanyama had a lot of pressure on his shoulders. He had to…
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