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Maybe most significantly, the consolation stage when it comes to enjoying with rookie star Victor Wembanyama has elevated. “They’ve gotten higher and higher because the yr goes alongside,” Popovich stated. “In the beginning, it was weird. Nobody knew what to do around Victor. He didn’t know what to do around them. They’d by no means performed earlier than and with somebody of Victor’s dimension. So it took time, however they’re much extra snug now.”
Supply: San Antonio Express-News
Supply: San Antonio Express-News
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Tom Orsborn @tom_orsborn
Spurs wrapping up a 90-minute apply at Tulane. Keldon (foot) participated however seemingly will probably be questionable for Friday evening. Wemby is coping with some wear-and-tear points however needs to proceed enjoying down the stretch. Osman (ankle) didn’t apply and sure will probably be out. – 1:46 PM
Spurs wrapping up a 90-minute apply at Tulane. Keldon (foot) participated however seemingly will probably be questionable for Friday evening. Wemby is coping with some wear-and-tear points however needs to proceed enjoying down the stretch. Osman (ankle) didn’t apply and sure will probably be out. – 1:46 PM

CBS NBA @CBSSportsNBA
NBA Rookie Rankings: Victor Wembanyama ending his first season with extra assertion performances
(By @JasmynWimbish)
cbssports.com/nba/news/nba-r… – 12:24 PM
NBA Rookie Rankings: Victor Wembanyama ending his first season with extra assertion performances
(By @JasmynWimbish)
cbssports.com/nba/news/nba-r… – 12:24 PM

Wes Goldberg @wcgoldberg
Staff’s defensive rankings with DPOY candidates on the courtroom:
Rudy Gobert: 107.0
Bam Adebayo: 110.5
Victor Wembanyama: 113.0
Anthony Davis: 115.4
per @cleantheglass – 9:50 AM
Staff’s defensive rankings with DPOY candidates on the courtroom:
Rudy Gobert: 107.0
Bam Adebayo: 110.5
Victor Wembanyama: 113.0
Anthony Davis: 115.4
per @cleantheglass – 9:50 AM

NBA on ESPN @ESPNNBA
BIG MAN BALLIN’ 🏀 💪
@KendrickPerkins breaks down what he noticed in Victor Wembanyama’s matchup vs. Nikola Jokić
pic.twitter.com/GQuBxgglZ7 – 3:40 PM
BIG MAN BALLIN’ 🏀 💪
@KendrickPerkins breaks down what he noticed in Victor Wembanyama’s matchup vs. Nikola Jokić
pic.twitter.com/GQuBxgglZ7 – 3:40 PM

Wes Goldberg @wcgoldberg
Nikola Jokic hit Wemby with the Rick Barry-style reverse layup final evening. pic.twitter.com/WGTEup2mGD – 3:03 PM
Nikola Jokic hit Wemby with the Rick Barry-style reverse layup final evening. pic.twitter.com/WGTEup2mGD – 3:03 PM

Tom Orsborn @tom_orsborn
#Spurs pocket book:
1, Jones joins elite firm, earns excessive reward from Wemby.
2, Branham delivers Vassell imitation in opposition to Nuggets.
3, Cissoko collects birthday minutes.
expressnews.com/sports/spurs/a… – 2:53 PM
#Spurs pocket book:
1, Jones joins elite firm, earns excessive reward from Wemby.
2, Branham delivers Vassell imitation in opposition to Nuggets.
3, Cissoko collects birthday minutes.
expressnews.com/sports/spurs/a… – 2:53 PM

Tommy Beer @TommyBeer
Wemby completed with 23 factors, 15 rebounds, eight assists and NINE BLOCKS in 34 minutes vs. Jokic final evening.
How is it potential this non-human was under-hyped coming into this season lol
pic.twitter.com/klU6kHktWf – 2:45 PM
Wemby completed with 23 factors, 15 rebounds, eight assists and NINE BLOCKS in 34 minutes vs. Jokic final evening.
How is it potential this non-human was under-hyped coming into this season lol
pic.twitter.com/klU6kHktWf – 2:45 PM

Tom Orsborn @tom_orsborn
Wemby and Jokic went forwards and backwards in an epic duel.
The rookie flirted with a quadruple-double, but it surely wasn’t sufficient because the two-time MVP had 42 factors.
Nonetheless, the main focus was squarely on the previous afterward.
“He’s the way forward for the NBA,” Malone stated.
expressnews.com/sports/spurs/a… – 1:21 PM
Wemby and Jokic went forwards and backwards in an epic duel.
The rookie flirted with a quadruple-double, but it surely wasn’t sufficient because the two-time MVP had 42 factors.
Nonetheless, the main focus was squarely on the previous afterward.
“He’s the way forward for the NBA,” Malone stated.
expressnews.com/sports/spurs/a… – 1:21 PM

Tom Orsborn @tom_orsborn
Wemby and Jokic went forwards and backwards in an epic duel.
The rookie flirted with a quadruple-double, but it surely wasn’t sufficient because the two-time MVP had 42 factors.
Nonetheless, the main focus was squarely on the latter afterward.
“He’s the way forward for the NBA,” Malone stated.
expressnews.com/sports/spurs/a… – 1:10 PM
Wemby and Jokic went forwards and backwards in an epic duel.
The rookie flirted with a quadruple-double, but it surely wasn’t sufficient because the two-time MVP had 42 factors.
Nonetheless, the main focus was squarely on the latter afterward.
“He’s the way forward for the NBA,” Malone stated.
expressnews.com/sports/spurs/a… – 1:10 PM

Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
Pickaxe and Roll is LIVE speaking about Jokic-Wemby, a giant Nuggets win, the MVP Straw Ballot, and extra!
youtube.com/watch?v=d38sM7… pic.twitter.com/Yq9pat9tKs – 1:07 PM
Pickaxe and Roll is LIVE speaking about Jokic-Wemby, a giant Nuggets win, the MVP Straw Ballot, and extra!
youtube.com/watch?v=d38sM7… pic.twitter.com/Yq9pat9tKs – 1:07 PM

J. Kyle Mann @jkylemann
one in every of my favourite issues to do throughout rewatches of spurs video games is to observe their bench
wemby took two steps and statue of liberty’d from 10 toes away and mitch johnson and brett brown share this hilarious second of disbelief pic.twitter.com/LoNu9vY4Hj – 12:38 PM
one in every of my favourite issues to do throughout rewatches of spurs video games is to observe their bench
wemby took two steps and statue of liberty’d from 10 toes away and mitch johnson and brett brown share this hilarious second of disbelief pic.twitter.com/LoNu9vY4Hj – 12:38 PM

StatMuse @statmuse
Wemby is the primary participant in NBA historical past with
225+ blocks
80+ steals
whereas enjoying fewer than half-hour per sport. pic.twitter.com/BDRUX77APp – 11:08 AM
Wemby is the primary participant in NBA historical past with
225+ blocks
80+ steals
whereas enjoying fewer than half-hour per sport. pic.twitter.com/BDRUX77APp – 11:08 AM

Chuck Swirsky @ctsbulls
With a uncommon three day break within the NBA schedule it’s afforded me a possibility to take a look at loads of Spurs ball of late—Why? Wemby. That’s why. Sorry, Pop-love ya- BUT…Wemby is the story right here. He’s going to personal this league . He would be the MVP in 2 years. If healthy-many rings – 9:45 AM
With a uncommon three day break within the NBA schedule it’s afforded me a possibility to take a look at loads of Spurs ball of late—Why? Wemby. That’s why. Sorry, Pop-love ya- BUT…Wemby is the story right here. He’s going to personal this league . He would be the MVP in 2 years. If healthy-many rings – 9:45 AM

Justin Kubatko @jkubatko
Please take a look at my free NBA sport notes submit this morning, highlighting feats by Nikola Jokic, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Domantas Sabonis, Luka Doncic, and Victor Wembanyama, amongst others.
Learn, share, and subscribe proper right here: statitudes.com/p/nba-game-not… pic.twitter.com/lUh9Ly7Jqi – 8:59 AM
Please take a look at my free NBA sport notes submit this morning, highlighting feats by Nikola Jokic, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Domantas Sabonis, Luka Doncic, and Victor Wembanyama, amongst others.
Learn, share, and subscribe proper right here: statitudes.com/p/nba-game-not… pic.twitter.com/lUh9Ly7Jqi – 8:59 AM

Eurohoops @Eurohoopsnet
Nikola Jokic received an epic duel in opposition to Victor Wembanyama 🤩
“He had like 600 blocks tonight”, the two-time MVP stated in regards to the French rookie’s efficiency:
eurohoops.net/en/nba-news/16… – 3:48 AM
Nikola Jokic received an epic duel in opposition to Victor Wembanyama 🤩
“He had like 600 blocks tonight”, the two-time MVP stated in regards to the French rookie’s efficiency:
eurohoops.net/en/nba-news/16… – 3:48 AM

BasketNews @BasketNews_com
Wemby and Jokic had their very own battle in opposition to one another tonight 👀
pic.twitter.com/MN2JQX38m2 – 2:18 AM
Wemby and Jokic had their very own battle in opposition to one another tonight 👀
pic.twitter.com/MN2JQX38m2 – 2:18 AM

Tom Orsborn @tom_orsborn
3 takeaways from injury-depleted #Spurs’ close to win over Nuggets:
1, Wemby battling Jokic was one thing to behold.
2, Tre Jones had himself a sport as properly.
3, Pitiful efficiency on the free-throw line did in Spurs.
expressnews.com/sports/spurs/a… – 2:09 AM
3 takeaways from injury-depleted #Spurs’ close to win over Nuggets:
1, Wemby battling Jokic was one thing to behold.
2, Tre Jones had himself a sport as properly.
3, Pitiful efficiency on the free-throw line did in Spurs.
expressnews.com/sports/spurs/a… – 2:09 AM

Eurohoops @Eurohoopsnet
EPIC BATTLE 😱
🇷🇸 Nikola Jokic: 42 PTS, 16 REB, 6 AST
🇫🇷 Wemby: 23 PTS, 15 REB, 8 AST
The Nuggets bought the W.
pic.twitter.com/qj1b2MFBjL – 1:55 AM
EPIC BATTLE 😱
🇷🇸 Nikola Jokic: 42 PTS, 16 REB, 6 AST
🇫🇷 Wemby: 23 PTS, 15 REB, 8 AST
The Nuggets bought the W.
pic.twitter.com/qj1b2MFBjL – 1:55 AM

BasketNews @BasketNews_com
Victor Wembanyama was 2⃣ AST & 1⃣ BLK away from a quadruple-double efficiency tonight… 🤯
23 PTS
15 REB
8 AST
9 BLK pic.twitter.com/OvIgcAZRdV – 1:38 AM
Victor Wembanyama was 2⃣ AST & 1⃣ BLK away from a quadruple-double efficiency tonight… 🤯
23 PTS
15 REB
8 AST
9 BLK pic.twitter.com/OvIgcAZRdV – 1:38 AM

Tom Orsborn @tom_orsborn
Wemby known as it a “blessing” to play with Tre:
“He’s younger, however he’s already bought some years of expertise. Once we want stability on the courtroom, we all the time come again to him.” – 1:15 AM
Wemby known as it a “blessing” to play with Tre:
“He’s younger, however he’s already bought some years of expertise. Once we want stability on the courtroom, we all the time come again to him.” – 1:15 AM

Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
The Nuggets bought the job finished tonight, although it was nearer than anybody anticipated as a consequence of Victor Wembanyama.
Michael Malone: “We’re watching the ascension of the subsequent nice participant within the NBA.”
On Wemby, Jokic, Braun, Gordon, and extra for @MileHighSports
milehighsports.com/denver-nuggets… – 1:15 AM
The Nuggets bought the job finished tonight, although it was nearer than anybody anticipated as a consequence of Victor Wembanyama.
Michael Malone: “We’re watching the ascension of the subsequent nice participant within the NBA.”
On Wemby, Jokic, Braun, Gordon, and extra for @MileHighSports
milehighsports.com/denver-nuggets… – 1:15 AM

BasketNews @BasketNews_com
Nikola Jokic knew he shouldn’t begin SOMETHING in opposition to Wembanyama after getting blocked a number of instances 😂
pic.twitter.com/hADoM3K0ng – 1:13 AM
Nikola Jokic knew he shouldn’t begin SOMETHING in opposition to Wembanyama after getting blocked a number of instances 😂
pic.twitter.com/hADoM3K0ng – 1:13 AM

Paul Garcia @PaulGarciaNBA
Nikola Jokic on the development he has seen in Wemby because the season has progressed. pic.twitter.com/atRiYHlOEw – 1:12 AM
Nikola Jokic on the development he has seen in Wemby because the season has progressed. pic.twitter.com/atRiYHlOEw – 1:12 AM

Paul Garcia @PaulGarciaNBA
“He’s going to be actually, actually, actually, actually, actually, actually good. Yeah, he’s going to be an incredible participant. Simply his capability to time up pictures and block, actually impacts the sport. It makes you second guess and take into consideration what you’re attempting to do.” – Aaron Gordon on Wemby – 1:10 AM
“He’s going to be actually, actually, actually, actually, actually, actually good. Yeah, he’s going to be an incredible participant. Simply his capability to time up pictures and block, actually impacts the sport. It makes you second guess and take into consideration what you’re attempting to do.” – Aaron Gordon on Wemby – 1:10 AM

Paul Garcia @PaulGarciaNBA
“We’re watching the ascension of the subsequent nice participant within the NBA.” – Nuggets Head Coach Michael Malone on Wemby pic.twitter.com/upTXdAbmZG – 1:08 AM
“We’re watching the ascension of the subsequent nice participant within the NBA.” – Nuggets Head Coach Michael Malone on Wemby pic.twitter.com/upTXdAbmZG – 1:08 AM

Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
Nikola Jokic on his dunk close to Victor Wembanyama:
“At the very least I’m going to be aggressive and attempt to dunk it. Like, why not? It was humorous.”
On if he stated something to Wemby after that dunk:
“Should you block yet another shot, I’m going to-”
*Pauses*
“However he blocked like 4 after that,… – 12:57 AM
Nikola Jokic on his dunk close to Victor Wembanyama:
“At the very least I’m going to be aggressive and attempt to dunk it. Like, why not? It was humorous.”
On if he stated something to Wemby after that dunk:
“Should you block yet another shot, I’m going to-”
*Pauses*
“However he blocked like 4 after that,… – 12:57 AM

Adam Mares @Adam_Mares
Jokic stated of Wemby that he’s hungry, he works exhausting, and he’s humble. “That’s a superb mixture.” – 12:48 AM
Jokic stated of Wemby that he’s hungry, he works exhausting, and he’s humble. “That’s a superb mixture.” – 12:48 AM

Vinny Benedetto @VBenedetto
Nikola Jokic on Wembanyama: “He’s humble. He’s working exhausting, and he’s nonetheless hungry. I feel that’s a extremely good mixture.” – 12:47 AM
Nikola Jokic on Wembanyama: “He’s humble. He’s working exhausting, and he’s nonetheless hungry. I feel that’s a extremely good mixture.” – 12:47 AM

Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
Aaron Gordon on Victor Wembanyama:
“He’s going to be actually, actually, actually, actually, actually, actually good.” – 12:29 AM
Aaron Gordon on Victor Wembanyama:
“He’s going to be actually, actually, actually, actually, actually, actually good.” – 12:29 AM

Tom Orsborn @tom_orsborn
Wemby wasn’t conscious he was near a quadruple-double. He stated “it’s going to occur” finally, however that he has “different priorities.” – 12:14 AM
Wemby wasn’t conscious he was near a quadruple-double. He stated “it’s going to occur” finally, however that he has “different priorities.” – 12:14 AM

Paul Garcia @PaulGarciaNBA
Tallying 15 rebounds tonight, this was Wemby’s eighth sport of the season with 15 or extra rebounds.
He additionally had 8 assists to JUST 2 turnovers.
This was his third sport with 8 or extra assists. – 11:56 PM
Tallying 15 rebounds tonight, this was Wemby’s eighth sport of the season with 15 or extra rebounds.
He additionally had 8 assists to JUST 2 turnovers.
This was his third sport with 8 or extra assists. – 11:56 PM

Paul Garcia @PaulGarciaNBA
Wemby now has 235 complete blocks 67 video games performed after he tallied 9 tonight.
His blocks in every sport this season: pic.twitter.com/BCgTvjh5TE – 11:51 PM
Wemby now has 235 complete blocks 67 video games performed after he tallied 9 tonight.
His blocks in every sport this season: pic.twitter.com/BCgTvjh5TE – 11:51 PM

Paul Garcia @PaulGarciaNBA
Wemby’s 9 blocks tonight:
1. Jokic layup (1Q)
2. Jokic layup (1Q)
3. MPJ dunk (2Q)
4. Gordon oop dunk (2Q)
5. Jackson layup (3Q)
6. Jokic layup (3Q)
7. Vacation layup (4Q)
8. Jokic layup (4Q)
9. Jackson floater (4Q) – 11:47 PM
Wemby’s 9 blocks tonight:
1. Jokic layup (1Q)
2. Jokic layup (1Q)
3. MPJ dunk (2Q)
4. Gordon oop dunk (2Q)
5. Jackson layup (3Q)
6. Jokic layup (3Q)
7. Vacation layup (4Q)
8. Jokic layup (4Q)
9. Jackson floater (4Q) – 11:47 PM

Tom Orsborn @tom_orsborn
Tre on the present placed on by Wemby and Jokic:
“It’s loopy…Non-American gamers are taking on like everyone is saying. It’s actually cool to see how the sport goes. Jokic, 7 foot, probably the greatest passers on the earth…Victor, 7-4, bringing the ball up as properly, enjoying level.” – 11:45 PM
Tre on the present placed on by Wemby and Jokic:
“It’s loopy…Non-American gamers are taking on like everyone is saying. It’s actually cool to see how the sport goes. Jokic, 7 foot, probably the greatest passers on the earth…Victor, 7-4, bringing the ball up as properly, enjoying level.” – 11:45 PM

Andrew Lopez @_Andrew_Lopez
Victor Wembanyama had 23 factors, 15 rebounds, 9 blocks and eight steals within the Spurs’ 110-105 loss to the Nuggets.
Joins Chris Webber, Hakeem Olajuwon and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (3x) as the one gamers to have 20p-15r-8a-8b in a sport since 73-74. – 11:31 PM
Victor Wembanyama had 23 factors, 15 rebounds, 9 blocks and eight steals within the Spurs’ 110-105 loss to the Nuggets.
Joins Chris Webber, Hakeem Olajuwon and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (3x) as the one gamers to have 20p-15r-8a-8b in a sport since 73-74. – 11:31 PM

Vinny Benedetto @VBenedetto
Michael Malone on Victor Wembanyama: “He’s the way forward for the NBA. We’re watching the ascension of the subsequent nice participant within the NBA.” – 11:30 PM
Michael Malone on Victor Wembanyama: “He’s the way forward for the NBA. We’re watching the ascension of the subsequent nice participant within the NBA.” – 11:30 PM

Adam Mares @Adam_Mares
Michael Malone known as Wemby “the way forward for the NBA.” Says we’re watching the ascension of the league’s subsequent nice participant. – 11:30 PM
Michael Malone known as Wemby “the way forward for the NBA.” Says we’re watching the ascension of the league’s subsequent nice participant. – 11:30 PM

Tom Orsborn @tom_orsborn
Nuggets cling on for a 110-105 win over the injury-depleted however very sport Spurs.
Jokic with 42-16-6. Flirting with triple-double, Wemby with 24-14-8-9. – 11:22 PM
Nuggets cling on for a 110-105 win over the injury-depleted however very sport Spurs.
Jokic with 42-16-6. Flirting with triple-double, Wemby with 24-14-8-9. – 11:22 PM

StatMuse @statmuse
Wemby within the loss:
23 PTS
15 REB
8 AST
9 BLK
Will we see a quadruple-double by season’s finish? pic.twitter.com/h03oBsdkoe – 11:21 PM
Wemby within the loss:
23 PTS
15 REB
8 AST
9 BLK
Will we see a quadruple-double by season’s finish? pic.twitter.com/h03oBsdkoe – 11:21 PM

StatMuse @statmuse
Jokic tonight:
42 PTS
16 REB
6 AST
3-0 vs Wemby. pic.twitter.com/Qt9f3KGNou – 11:21 PM
Jokic tonight:
42 PTS
16 REB
6 AST
3-0 vs Wemby. pic.twitter.com/Qt9f3KGNou – 11:21 PM

Adi Joseph @AdiJoseph
I would like this sport to get to OT so Wemby can snatch a quadruple-double. – 11:21 PM
I would like this sport to get to OT so Wemby can snatch a quadruple-double. – 11:21 PM

Tom Petrini @RealTomPetrini
The query isn’t if Wemby will get a quadruple double, it’s when.
The reply, I’m guessing, is by the top of his second season. – 11:20 PM
The query isn’t if Wemby will get a quadruple double, it’s when.
The reply, I’m guessing, is by the top of his second season. – 11:20 PM

Paul Garcia @PaulGarciaNBA
Wemby’s line proper now: 23 factors, 14 rebounds, 9 blocks, 8 assists, 1 steal – 11:19 PM
Wemby’s line proper now: 23 factors, 14 rebounds, 9 blocks, 8 assists, 1 steal – 11:19 PM

Sam Quinn @SamQuinnCBS
If this sport will get to extra time, Victor Wembanyama has a really actual likelihood at a quadruple double.
He’s at 23 factors, 14 rebounds, 9 blocks and eight assists. – 11:18 PM
If this sport will get to extra time, Victor Wembanyama has a really actual likelihood at a quadruple double.
He’s at 23 factors, 14 rebounds, 9 blocks and eight assists. – 11:18 PM

Paul Garcia @PaulGarciaNBA
Wemby video games with 8 or extra blocks: 3 video games
Wemby video games with 9 or extra blocks: 2 video games
That is his rookie season, yikes – 11:18 PM
Wemby video games with 8 or extra blocks: 3 video games
Wemby video games with 9 or extra blocks: 2 video games
That is his rookie season, yikes – 11:18 PM

Bill Simmons @BillSimmons
A few of these Wemby video games are simply unbelievable – I’m beginning to assume I’m lifeless and this isn’t actual. – 11:18 PM
A few of these Wemby video games are simply unbelievable – I’m beginning to assume I’m lifeless and this isn’t actual. – 11:18 PM

Katy Winge @katywinge
That was such a sensible play by Christian Braun to keep away from the Wemby block and hit MPJ for 3 – 11:18 PM
That was such a sensible play by Christian Braun to keep away from the Wemby block and hit MPJ for 3 – 11:18 PM

Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
MPJ hits the CLUTCH three!
CB had the layup with Wemby lurking. Kicked it out to MPJ as an alternative. – 11:17 PM
MPJ hits the CLUTCH three!
CB had the layup with Wemby lurking. Kicked it out to MPJ as an alternative. – 11:17 PM


Nick Wright @getnickwright
If we get OT in Spurs-Nuggets, Wemby is gonna get a quadruple-double… – 11:17 PM
If we get OT in Spurs-Nuggets, Wemby is gonna get a quadruple-double… – 11:17 PM



Paul Garcia @PaulGarciaNBA
7 of the ten gamers who’ve performed tonight for San Antonio have scored 10 or extra factors:
Branham 22
Wemby 21
Collins 13
Champagnie 11
Cedi 10 (earlier than getting harm)
Jones 10
Mamu 10
Spurs & Nuggets tied at 101 all after SA trailed by 11 – 11:13 PM
7 of the ten gamers who’ve performed tonight for San Antonio have scored 10 or extra factors:
Branham 22
Wemby 21
Collins 13
Champagnie 11
Cedi 10 (earlier than getting harm)
Jones 10
Mamu 10
Spurs & Nuggets tied at 101 all after SA trailed by 11 – 11:13 PM

Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
How the Nuggets deal with crunch time offense right here will probably be fascinating. No Jamal Murray. Reggie’s had a stable quarter, however operating choose and roll at Wemby appears dumb. – 11:12 PM
How the Nuggets deal with crunch time offense right here will probably be fascinating. No Jamal Murray. Reggie’s had a stable quarter, however operating choose and roll at Wemby appears dumb. – 11:12 PM



Paul Garcia @PaulGarciaNBA
3Q: Nuggets by 1. Each groups rating 31 within the 3Q.
Branham 20 pts
Wemby in 24 minutes: 19 pts, 9 reb, 7 ast, 6 blk, 1 stl
Champagnie 11 pts
Cedi 10 pts (out as a consequence of harm)
Jokic 34 pts
Gordon 20 pts
MPJ 12 pts
2s: DEN +6
3s: Spurs +9
FTs: DEN +4 – 10:49 PM
3Q: Nuggets by 1. Each groups rating 31 within the 3Q.
Branham 20 pts
Wemby in 24 minutes: 19 pts, 9 reb, 7 ast, 6 blk, 1 stl
Champagnie 11 pts
Cedi 10 pts (out as a consequence of harm)
Jokic 34 pts
Gordon 20 pts
MPJ 12 pts
2s: DEN +6
3s: Spurs +9
FTs: DEN +4 – 10:49 PM

Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
Wemby’s bought 9 rebounds, 7 assists, and 6 blocks heading into the 4th.
I’m calling it now. Tonight’s the evening he will get the quadruple-double. – 10:48 PM
Wemby’s bought 9 rebounds, 7 assists, and 6 blocks heading into the 4th.
I’m calling it now. Tonight’s the evening he will get the quadruple-double. – 10:48 PM

Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
Large shot from KCP, who will get his first basket, an open transition nook three, to pressure a timeout from the Spurs.
Jokic is chucking floaters over Wemby proper now, however that’s not a sustainable technique. Somebody’s gotta hit some threes. – 10:34 PM
Large shot from KCP, who will get his first basket, an open transition nook three, to pressure a timeout from the Spurs.
Jokic is chucking floaters over Wemby proper now, however that’s not a sustainable technique. Somebody’s gotta hit some threes. – 10:34 PM

Paul Garcia @PaulGarciaNBA
Wemby’s line because the Spurs take a 6-point lead:
19 factors, 8 rebounds, 6 assists, 6 blocks, 1 steal
12 paint factors
6 factors from three
1 made free throw – 10:30 PM
Wemby’s line because the Spurs take a 6-point lead:
19 factors, 8 rebounds, 6 assists, 6 blocks, 1 steal
12 paint factors
6 factors from three
1 made free throw – 10:30 PM

Paul Garcia @PaulGarciaNBA
Wemby has 6 blocks in 3 quarters:
He has recorded 5 or extra blocks in 22 of 67 video games performed this season.
33% likelihood he’s getting 5+ blocks in a sport – 10:29 PM
Wemby has 6 blocks in 3 quarters:
He has recorded 5 or extra blocks in 22 of 67 video games performed this season.
33% likelihood he’s getting 5+ blocks in a sport – 10:29 PM

Tom Orsborn @tom_orsborn
Spurs path 55-54 after first half.
Wemby with 14 factors, 7 rebounds, 5 assists and 4 blocks.
Jokic with 19 factors, 9 rebounds and 4 assists.
Branham and Osman have 16 and 14 factors, respectively, of their new beginning roles. Malaki is 6 of seven (3 of three from deep). – 10:06 PM
Spurs path 55-54 after first half.
Wemby with 14 factors, 7 rebounds, 5 assists and 4 blocks.
Jokic with 19 factors, 9 rebounds and 4 assists.
Branham and Osman have 16 and 14 factors, respectively, of their new beginning roles. Malaki is 6 of seven (3 of three from deep). – 10:06 PM

Paul Garcia @PaulGarciaNBA
Half: Nuggets by 1. Spurs win the 2Q by 6 pts
Branham 16 pts
Wemby in 16 minutes: 14 pts, 7 reb, 5 ast, 4 blk
Cedi 10 pts (limped to the bench simply earlier than halftime)
Jokic 19 pts, 9 reb, 4 ast
Gordon 13 pts
MPJ 12 pts
2s: DEN +8
3s: Spurs +9
FTs: DEN +2 – 10:05 PM
Half: Nuggets by 1. Spurs win the 2Q by 6 pts
Branham 16 pts
Wemby in 16 minutes: 14 pts, 7 reb, 5 ast, 4 blk
Cedi 10 pts (limped to the bench simply earlier than halftime)
Jokic 19 pts, 9 reb, 4 ast
Gordon 13 pts
MPJ 12 pts
2s: DEN +8
3s: Spurs +9
FTs: DEN +2 – 10:05 PM

Paul Garcia @PaulGarciaNBA
Wemby has opened April with 4 blocks within the first half.
2 on Jokic
1 on MPJ
1 on Gordon – 10:01 PM
Wemby has opened April with 4 blocks within the first half.
2 on Jokic
1 on MPJ
1 on Gordon – 10:01 PM

Paul Garcia @PaulGarciaNBA
3 blocks for Wemby within the first half as MPJ tries to make a layup in opposition to him – 9:52 PM
3 blocks for Wemby within the first half as MPJ tries to make a layup in opposition to him – 9:52 PM

Katy Winge @katywinge
Nikola Jokić simply had three dunks within the first quarter alone in opposition to San Antonio.
Received blocked by Wemby as soon as and stated no extra.
Jokić has had three dunks in 1 / 4 just one different time and it was again in 2021. Additionally within the first quarter in opposition to the Knicks and Nerlens Noel. – 9:39 PM
Nikola Jokić simply had three dunks within the first quarter alone in opposition to San Antonio.
Received blocked by Wemby as soon as and stated no extra.
Jokić has had three dunks in 1 / 4 just one different time and it was again in 2021. Additionally within the first quarter in opposition to the Knicks and Nerlens Noel. – 9:39 PM

Paul Garcia @PaulGarciaNBA
1Q: Nuggets by 7.
Wemby in 10 minutes: 12 pts, 6 reb, 2 ast, 2 blk
Jokic 15 pts, 8 reb, 2 ast, 1 stl
Gordon 7 pts
2s and 3s: Nuggets +8
FTs: Spurs +1 – 9:37 PM
1Q: Nuggets by 7.
Wemby in 10 minutes: 12 pts, 6 reb, 2 ast, 2 blk
Jokic 15 pts, 8 reb, 2 ast, 1 stl
Gordon 7 pts
2s and 3s: Nuggets +8
FTs: Spurs +1 – 9:37 PM

Paul Garcia @PaulGarciaNBA
27 factors mixed for Wemby and Jokic within the opening quarter pic.twitter.com/xEgdHDQZje – 9:35 PM
27 factors mixed for Wemby and Jokic within the opening quarter pic.twitter.com/xEgdHDQZje – 9:35 PM

Tom Orsborn @tom_orsborn
Wemby (12 factors, 6 assists) and Jokic (10 factors, 7 rebounds) nearing double-doubles in 1Q. – 9:31 PM
Wemby (12 factors, 6 assists) and Jokic (10 factors, 7 rebounds) nearing double-doubles in 1Q. – 9:31 PM

Paul Garcia @PaulGarciaNBA
Wemby’s on tempo for a 48-point evening with a gap quarter of 12 factors, 6 rebounds, 2 assists, and a pair of blocks to this point.
He’s performed 9.5 minutes within the opening quarter – 9:30 PM
Wemby’s on tempo for a 48-point evening with a gap quarter of 12 factors, 6 rebounds, 2 assists, and a pair of blocks to this point.
He’s performed 9.5 minutes within the opening quarter – 9:30 PM

Paul Garcia @PaulGarciaNBA
The Spurs have erased the Nuggets’ 10 level lead.
Wemby knocked down a 3, then completed an oop from Graham – 9:27 PM
The Spurs have erased the Nuggets’ 10 level lead.
Wemby knocked down a 3, then completed an oop from Graham – 9:27 PM

Tom Orsborn @tom_orsborn
Wemby with early assists to Malaki & Julian after Malone stated this pregame: “The nice gamers make everybody round them higher and Victor is doing that an increasing number of.” – 9:25 PM
Wemby with early assists to Malaki & Julian after Malone stated this pregame: “The nice gamers make everybody round them higher and Victor is doing that an increasing number of.” – 9:25 PM

Paul Garcia @PaulGarciaNBA
Wemby in 2 possessions:
1. Will get the lefty finger roll to fall.
2. Will get the block as Jokic tries to go along with the left hook – 9:24 PM
Wemby in 2 possessions:
1. Will get the lefty finger roll to fall.
2. Will get the block as Jokic tries to go along with the left hook – 9:24 PM

Tom Orsborn @tom_orsborn
Joker and Wemby with a quick pleasant alternate after Joker adopted Wemby’s block with a dunk. – 9:24 PM
Joker and Wemby with a quick pleasant alternate after Joker adopted Wemby’s block with a dunk. – 9:24 PM


Vinny Benedetto @VBenedetto
Nikola Jokic once more beats Victor Wembanyama to the soar ball. Michael Porter Jr. misses a superb look from 3 on Denver’s first possession. – 9:11 PM
Nikola Jokic once more beats Victor Wembanyama to the soar ball. Michael Porter Jr. misses a superb look from 3 on Denver’s first possession. – 9:11 PM

Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
Alright Nuggets followers, it’s time for Recreation 76 of the season vs the San Antonio Spurs. It’s Jokic v Wemby Half III
Let’s Basketball. – 9:09 PM
Alright Nuggets followers, it’s time for Recreation 76 of the season vs the San Antonio Spurs. It’s Jokic v Wemby Half III
Let’s Basketball. – 9:09 PM

Paul Garcia @PaulGarciaNBA
Starters for Spurs @ Nuggets:
Jones vs Jackson
Branham vs KCP
Champagnie vs MPJ
Cedi vs Gordon
Wemby vs Jokic
The Nuggets are favored by 15.5 – 8:56 PM
Starters for Spurs @ Nuggets:
Jones vs Jackson
Branham vs KCP
Champagnie vs MPJ
Cedi vs Gordon
Wemby vs Jokic
The Nuggets are favored by 15.5 – 8:56 PM

Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
Nuggets beginning Reggie Jackson together with their major group. Jamal Murray misses his sixth sport in a row.
Spurs are beginning Tre Jones, Malaki Branham, Cedi Osman, Julian Champagnie, and Victor Wembanyama. – 8:37 PM
Nuggets beginning Reggie Jackson together with their major group. Jamal Murray misses his sixth sport in a row.
Spurs are beginning Tre Jones, Malaki Branham, Cedi Osman, Julian Champagnie, and Victor Wembanyama. – 8:37 PM

Tom Orsborn @tom_orsborn
Malone says Wemby’s passing isn’t appreciated sufficient: “Everyone talks in regards to the blocks, the dunks, the 3s. The final 5 video games he’s averaging nearly 6 assists per sport. And actually good passes. You may inform he’s bought a aptitude, understands learn how to play & could make his teammates higher.” – 8:06 PM
Malone says Wemby’s passing isn’t appreciated sufficient: “Everyone talks in regards to the blocks, the dunks, the 3s. The final 5 video games he’s averaging nearly 6 assists per sport. And actually good passes. You may inform he’s bought a aptitude, understands learn how to play & could make his teammates higher.” – 8:06 PM

Tom Orsborn @tom_orsborn
Like Kerr, Malone is impressed with how a lot Wemby has grown confidence-wise since they each noticed him in November. – 8:04 PM
Like Kerr, Malone is impressed with how a lot Wemby has grown confidence-wise since they each noticed him in November. – 8:04 PM

Tom Orsborn @tom_orsborn
Malone’s recommendation to his guards and wings about going up in opposition to Wemby: “Get out the way in which.” – 8:03 PM
Malone’s recommendation to his guards and wings about going up in opposition to Wemby: “Get out the way in which.” – 8:03 PM

Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
Requested Michael Malone to match Nikola Jokic and Victor Wembanyama as distinctive skills on the heart place:
“The nice gamers make everybody round them higher, and Victor’s doing that an increasing number of.” pic.twitter.com/z3BnDlmQ2w – 7:39 PM
Requested Michael Malone to match Nikola Jokic and Victor Wembanyama as distinctive skills on the heart place:
“The nice gamers make everybody round them higher, and Victor’s doing that an increasing number of.” pic.twitter.com/z3BnDlmQ2w – 7:39 PM

Adam Mares @Adam_Mares
Michael Malone says what stands out about Wemby just lately has been his playmaking. Averaging nearly 6 assists per sport over the previous couple of video games. – 7:19 PM
Michael Malone says what stands out about Wemby just lately has been his playmaking. Averaging nearly 6 assists per sport over the previous couple of video games. – 7:19 PM

Chris Biderman @TheWarriorsWire
NBA Twitter reacts to the Warriors holding off Victor Wembanyama for fourth straight win warriorswire.usatoday.com/lists/nba-twit… pic.twitter.com/7GaRs1F4Zr – 6:00 PM
NBA Twitter reacts to the Warriors holding off Victor Wembanyama for fourth straight win warriorswire.usatoday.com/lists/nba-twit… pic.twitter.com/7GaRs1F4Zr – 6:00 PM

BasketNews @BasketNews_com
Paul Pierce known as European gamers out for what he perceives as a scarcity of toughness 🤨
The previous NBA star talked about Rudy Gobert & Victor Wembanyama as examples to make his level:
basketnews.com/news-204133-pa… – 5:10 PM
Paul Pierce known as European gamers out for what he perceives as a scarcity of toughness 🤨
The previous NBA star talked about Rudy Gobert & Victor Wembanyama as examples to make his level:
basketnews.com/news-204133-pa… – 5:10 PM

Eurohoops @Eurohoopsnet
Victor Wembanyama is the Western Convention Rookie of the Month 🇫🇷
Being named Rookie of the Month in January, February, and now March, he’s the primary San Antonio Spurs participant to doing it for 3 straight months since Tim Duncan:
eurohoops.net/en/nba-news/16… – 4:15 PM
Victor Wembanyama is the Western Convention Rookie of the Month 🇫🇷
Being named Rookie of the Month in January, February, and now March, he’s the primary San Antonio Spurs participant to doing it for 3 straight months since Tim Duncan:
eurohoops.net/en/nba-news/16… – 4:15 PM

Ball Don’t Lie @Balldontlie
The NBA declares Victor Wembanyama and Brandon Miller because the Rookies of the Month. pic.twitter.com/xRXUi6Rp5Y – 3:48 PM
The NBA declares Victor Wembanyama and Brandon Miller because the Rookies of the Month. pic.twitter.com/xRXUi6Rp5Y – 3:48 PM

Eurohoops @Eurohoopsnet
Paul Pierce convincingly stated that “within the NBA no one considers European gamers powerful, particularly in the event that they’re from France” 😶
He additionally had controversial quotes particularly on Victor Wembanyama and Rudy Gobert, undervaluing the French facilities’ toughness:
eurohoops.net/en/nba-news/16… – 3:48 PM
Paul Pierce convincingly stated that “within the NBA no one considers European gamers powerful, particularly in the event that they’re from France” 😶
He additionally had controversial quotes particularly on Victor Wembanyama and Rudy Gobert, undervaluing the French facilities’ toughness:
eurohoops.net/en/nba-news/16… – 3:48 PM

Adam Wexler @AdamJWexler
Spurs Victor Wembanyama named Western Convention Rookie of the Month for March. #Rockets Amen Thompson was among the many 4 different west nominees; he averaged 13.1 ppg, 8.2 rpg, 1.4 spg & shot 57.6% FG as Houston went 13-2 in March. – 3:36 PM
Spurs Victor Wembanyama named Western Convention Rookie of the Month for March. #Rockets Amen Thompson was among the many 4 different west nominees; he averaged 13.1 ppg, 8.2 rpg, 1.4 spg & shot 57.6% FG as Houston went 13-2 in March. – 3:36 PM

Matthew Tynan @Matthew_Tynan
Unsurprisingly, Victor Wembanyama has been named Western Convention Rookie of the Month. That’s now three in a row. – 3:35 PM
Unsurprisingly, Victor Wembanyama has been named Western Convention Rookie of the Month. That’s now three in a row. – 3:35 PM

Matthew Tynan @Matthew_Tynan
Unsurprisingly, Victor Wembanyama has been named Western Convention Participant of the Month. That’s now three in a row. – 3:32 PM
Unsurprisingly, Victor Wembanyama has been named Western Convention Participant of the Month. That’s now three in a row. – 3:32 PM

Cody Taylor @CodyTaylorNBA
San Antonio Spurs forward-center Victor Wembanyama and Charlotte Hornets ahead Brandon Miller have been named the NBA Western and Jap Convention Rookies of the Month, respectively, for video games performed in March. pic.twitter.com/zRPmvamD1m – 3:30 PM
San Antonio Spurs forward-center Victor Wembanyama and Charlotte Hornets ahead Brandon Miller have been named the NBA Western and Jap Convention Rookies of the Month, respectively, for video games performed in March. pic.twitter.com/zRPmvamD1m – 3:30 PM

Nick DePaula @NickDePaula
Nike is launching a Wemby PE of the GT Hustle this yr — with a metallic Alien icon on the heel and “Be Distinctive Each Day” tagline on the glow-in-the-dark outsole. 👽 pic.twitter.com/bZdRushOQF – 3:14 PM
Nike is launching a Wemby PE of the GT Hustle this yr — with a metallic Alien icon on the heel and “Be Distinctive Each Day” tagline on the glow-in-the-dark outsole. 👽 pic.twitter.com/bZdRushOQF – 3:14 PM

Jorge Sierra @hoopshype
Most shares (steals + blocks) on report per minute in NBA historical past.
1. Manute Bol: 0.189
2. Victor Wembanyama: 0.160
In case you’re questioning, Hakeem is at No. 7 with 0.135. pic.twitter.com/0mLermLGrQ – 9:43 AM
Most shares (steals + blocks) on report per minute in NBA historical past.
1. Manute Bol: 0.189
2. Victor Wembanyama: 0.160
In case you’re questioning, Hakeem is at No. 7 with 0.135. pic.twitter.com/0mLermLGrQ – 9:43 AM

Mike Finger @mikefinger
Grizzled columnist aggravated for 5 months in any respect the “PASS IT TO WEMBY EVERY TIME” folks has now turn out to be a “PASS IT TO CAITLIN EVERY TIME” individual. – 8:39 PM
Grizzled columnist aggravated for 5 months in any respect the “PASS IT TO WEMBY EVERY TIME” folks has now turn out to be a “PASS IT TO CAITLIN EVERY TIME” individual. – 8:39 PM

Tom Orsborn @tom_orsborn
To the untrained eye, the spectacular quick break executed by Wemby, Devonte’ and Sandro in opposition to Golden State seemed to be the product of a season’s value of chemistry.
Nothing may very well be farther from the reality.
On how the bench delivered Sunday:
expressnews.com/sports/spurs/a… – 6:10 PM
To the untrained eye, the spectacular quick break executed by Wemby, Devonte’ and Sandro in opposition to Golden State seemed to be the product of a season’s value of chemistry.
Nothing may very well be farther from the reality.
On how the bench delivered Sunday:
expressnews.com/sports/spurs/a… – 6:10 PM
Extra on this storyline
A number of it has to do with Popovich regularly pushing the already extremely motivated Wembanyama to do even higher. “If he turns it over, he doesn’t catch it strong, I’m on his ass,” the 75-year-old coach said. -via San Antonio Express-News / April 4, 2024
“I don’t assume there’s such a factor as an ideal wine. I feel it’s no matter wine that matches properly along with your palate,” James stated, later including, “I like to drink it. It’s an attractive factor.” San Antonio Spurs coach Gregg Popovich — the league’s most notable wine connoisseur — just lately quipped about his personal wine assortment in responding to a query about being excited to educate 20-year-old Spurs rookie Victor Wembanyama for a number of extra years. “I only get excited when I have an older French Bordeaux that I was worried it might be over the hill and I find out it was really perfect — then I get excited,” Popovich said, later adding. “All of my best wines are older than Victor. That’s a real assertion.” -via ESPN / April 4, 2024
NBA Central: Draymond Green says Wemby should win DPOY 👀 (🎥 @TheVolumeSports) pic.twitter.com/pw78MmrBIs -via Twitter @TheNBACentral / April 3, 2024
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