Special evening for Victor Wembanyama (21 points, 8 rebounds, 6 blocks), number one in the 2023 Draft and favorite for the title of Rookie of the Year 2024, since he crossed paths for the first time Paolo Banchero (25 points, 9 rebounds, 7 assists), number one in the 2022 Draft and Rookie of the Year 2023.
Two talented young interiors pitted against each other in a match which ultimately went in favor of the older of the two, because Orlando won (108-98) on the floor of San Antonio. Thanks to Paolo Banchero therefore, but also Franz Wagner (20 points, 8 rebounds, 5 assists), and despite Victor Wembanyama therefore, but also Devin Vassell (26 points) or Jeremy Sochan (18 points, 12 rebounds).
A success that the Magic, although trailing by 11 points in the first quarter, mainly built between the first half and the third quarter, being up to 25 points ahead after the break. Before the Spurs did not make him tremble somewhat in the last act, returning to one possession in the last three minutes only to crack better afterwards.
WHAT YOU MUST REMEMBER
– When ROY 2023 meets ROY 2024 potential. Before meeting again in a week and then during the Rising Stars Challenge, Victor Wembanyama and Paolo Banchero already met for the first time in Texas. Always special when we know that these are the last two first choices of the Draft and that Victor Wembanyama could succeed Paolo Banchero on the Rookie of the Year list. In the game, both men shone in any case, leading their team in different registers as expected, but it was the American-Italian who therefore had the last word against the Frenchman.
– San Antonio too short. It didn't go far, but the Spurs ultimately had to lay down their arms against the Magic. However, they fought, since Gregg Popovich's men almost erased their 22-point deficit in the fourth quarter, thanks to a run…15-0. Except that their last three minutes were not of the same ilk as the previous four and, weighed down by their lost balls or their loss of the internal battle, Victor Wembanyama's teammates saw Orlando win at home for the first time since 2019.
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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.
