If the Knicks had won this duel, Jalen Brunson, with his 61 points, would logically have been our MVP. But San Antonio had the last word, after overtime, thanks to Victor Wembanyama. The New York All-Star was shining brightly so “Wemby” wanted to do the same.
“I have never seen so many great players before this season. I am witness to all this and I want to be part of it,” ensures French. “I always wanted this. I'm not quite there yet but I'm on the right path. I know that one day I will be there. »
During this game, the Spurs pivot matched the Knicks playmaker. He compiled 40 points on 13/22 shooting, 20 rebounds and 7 assists. He had never scored so much in the NBA (his old record was 38 units) and he equaled his best performance on the rebound. It is therefore his best match of the season.
A victory that leaves a lasting impression
And in addition to the simple statistics, already high-sounding, Victor Wembanyama was decisive. First with a tap and a 4/4 on free throws at the end of the fourth quarter, then with his winning basket at the 24-second buzzer in overtime, as the last minute approached. “I’m just proud. Proud of us for controlling the match, and this is proof of our progress” continues “Wemby”.
Opposite, Brunson wants to throw his performance in the toilet since the Knicks lost. But he does not forget to congratulate the Frenchman. “He will be one of the best players in history”Jalen Brunson bluntly announces. “Simply by his physique and what he can do. I have a lot of respect for him. »
| Victor Wembanyama | Percentage | Rebounds | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Season | Team | MJ | Min | Shots | 3pts | L.F. | Off | Def | Early | Pd | Party | Int | Bp | Ct | Pts |
| 2023-24 | SAN | 64 | 29 | 46.6 | 32.0 | 79.4 | 2.2 | 8.1 | 10.3 | 3.6 | 2.2 | 1.2 | 3.6 | 3.5 | 20.7 |
| Total | 64 | 29 | 46.6 | 32.0 | 79.4 | 2.2 | 8.1 | 10.3 | 3.6 | 2.2 | 1.2 | 3.6 | 3.5 | 20.7 | |
How to read the stats? MJ = matches played; Min = Minutes; Shots = Successful shots / Attempted shots; 3pts = 3-points / 3-points attempted; LF = free throws made / free throws attempted; Off = offensive rebound; Def=defensive rebound; Tot = Total rebounds; Pd = assists; Fte: Personal fouls; Int = Intercepts; Bp = Lost balls; Ct: Against; Pts = Points.
