Two days after putting Paris at his feet, and his team on his shoulders, Victor Wembanyama fell back to earth. Saturday January 25, the San Antonio Spurs of the French phenomenon were slapped on the floor of the Paris-Bercy sports center (Accor Arena) by the vengeful Indiana Pacers (98-136).
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Like their star, who appeared tired, annoyed and often without solutions – but still credited with 20 points and 12 rebounds – the Spurs were unable to compete throughout the match in the face of the aggressiveness of the led team. by Tyrese Haliburton. A heavy defeat, two days after a “perfect evening”which does not tarnish the six days spent in the capital.
-“This week has been good for my soul”declared the French player, moved, after the meeting, taking care to thank the organizers, fans and media who « [l]'made you happy'. Arriving in Paris on Monday, Victor Wembanyama spent a marathon week, making numerous appearances all over the city, even if he also took the opportunity to see his family. “Being a star comes with great responsibilities”whispers Spurs veteran Chris Paul, who knows a lot about it from his twenty-year career. “And then Victor, he’s the type of guy who wants to sign all the autographs…”
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