By Mathieu S. | Sports editor
In a very tense match, ending in overtime, the Spurs got the better of the Hawks. But after Victor Wembanyama took a nasty poster and a big provocation. The Frenchman responded on the pitch like a big man.
Hawks vs. Spurs ? It’s always a special match with all the rumors sending Trae Young to Texas in recent months. Both teams obviously wanted victory, and we had to wait for overtime to decide between them. It was San Antonio that came out on top, with a final score of 133 to 126 after a lot of suspense.
Victor Wembanyama gets a nasty poster… but gets revenge
Chris Paul and Victor Wembanyama made the difference in the final minutes, to the delight of the fans. It must be said that the Frenchman was a little bitter towards the end of the fourth quarter, having taken an ugly poster from De’Andre Hunter. Worse ? The Hawks player did not hesitate to tackle him to the ground.
Read also
A superstar at Spurs? The idea that makes the web fantasize: “It would be a perfect complement! »
We hope that Hunter took advantage of this moment, because behind it, it was Wembanyama who responded with 8 points to end the game and offer victory to Spurs. His opponent did not score again after that. Wemby concluded his score with 42 points, 6 rebounds, 5 assists and finally 4 blocks: an immense performance for the victory.
The most important thing is this success for the Spurs, with Wembanyama who already has all the makings of a great. The victory was difficult against a Hawks team full of confidence, but it should be noted that the San Antonio roster was complete. The opportunity for the Texans to launch their season, and for Wembanyama to play his first playoffs NBA.
Victor Wembanyama responded in the best possible way to De’Andre Hunter. By stringing together baskets and taking victory following these provocations. But look forward to the next confrontations.
