The Spurs did not have to force their talent to dispose of the Blazers. After fighting until the end of the night against the Hawks, the Texans spent a quiet evening as the end of year holidays approached (114-94). For the first time since the 2018/19 season, Spurs have a total of fifteen victories before the Christmas break!
However, the meeting started at a slow pace, with a lot of awkwardness on both sides. For a quarter and a half, the Blazers, thanks in particular to a skillful Shaedon Sharpe (25 points on 11/16 shots) and the presence of Deandre Ayton (14 points and 8 rebounds) in the paint, remained in contact in order to be overwhelmed by the Spurs collective (33 assists).
With a full squad for the second time this season, the Spurs gradually gained momentum as the minutes passed. In the wake of a precious Jeremy Sochan in defense and a strong Charles Bassey (16 points on 7/9 shooting and 12 rebounds), the protégés of the Frost Bank Center did not leave the Blazers the slightest hope , surprising winners of the Nuggets a few days ago (126-124 victory).
Blocks, 3-pointers and big highlights: Victor Wembanyama put on the show. Almost every time the Frenchman appeared on the free-throw line in the second half, chants of “MVP!” MVP! » fell from the stands. Very dissuasive in defense (10 blocks, personal record equaled in the NBA), the former Mets 92 player was rather well contained by Jerami Grant and Deandre Ayton before raising the tone offensively. Released eight minutes from the end of the match, Victor Wembanyama reigned in the paint, with 30 points on 8/16 shots, 7 rebounds and 10 blocks in 30 minutes of play.
Still in the race for a play-in qualification, the Spurs will visit Guerschon Yabusele and Philly on December 23, while the Blazers will stay in Texas and face the Mavs the same day.
WHAT TO REMEMBER
— Victor Wembanyama keeps the pace. Best blocker in the league last season (3.8 blocks per game), “Wemby” now has 62 consecutive NBA games with at least one block to his credit, surpassing the franchise record series of his illustrious elder David Robinson (61). meetings).
— Spurs in the Top 10. After Victor Wembanyama's 42 points against the Hawks on Thursday, it was the Spurs collective which, this time, made the difference. Five players scored ten or more points to sign a 15th victory in 28 games. Enough to enter the Top 10 of the Western Conference, overtaking the Wolves and the Suns.
— Rayan Rupert and Sidy Cissoko nailed to the bench. The two Frenchmen came on at the very end of the match and were content with three minutes each.
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How to read the stats? Min = Minutes; Shots = Successful shots / Attempted shots; 3pts = 3-points / 3-points attempted; LF = free throws made / free throws attempted; O = offensive rebound; D=defensive rebound; T = Total rebounds; Pd = assists; Fte: Personal fouls; Int = Intercepts; Bp = Lost balls; Ct: Against; +/- = Point differential when the player is on the field; Pts = Points; Eval: player evaluation calculated from positive actions – negative actions.
