Victor Wembanyama helps Spurs squeak by Wolves

StatMuse: Wemby tonight: 23 PTS 10 REB 6 AST 2 STL 2 BLK 3-6 3P Beat the Wolves. statmuse.com/nba/player/vic…
Source: Twitter @statmuse

What’s the buzz on Twitter?

Tom Orsborn @tom_orsborn
Wemby said he felt “pretty well” after playing his 1st b2b since mid-Nov. Asked if his minutes restriction will be lifted, he said, “It’s something we need to watch for the next 15, 20, 30 games. So we’re going to see. I’m probably not going to play 45 minutes anytime soon.” – 11:51 PM
Paul Garcia @PaulGarciaNBA
Wemby in January with 2 games left: 24.4 points (51/34/81 shooting splits), 9.7 reb, 3.3 ast to 3.6 TOV, 3.2 blk in 26 mins
Spurs are 5-7 in his 12 games this month
Very strong case to win his first West rookie player of the month – 11:49 PM
Tom Orsborn @tom_orsborn
Wemby is enjoying a lengthy visit with Rudy Gobert outside the Spurs locker room. Victor said he always likes facing his fellow Frenchman because “of his status in the league as one of the best, if not the best defender.” – 11:47 PM
Tom Orsborn @tom_orsborn
Wemby said he liked how he and his teammates handled their “responsibilities” in the 4Q, when they outscored Minnesota, 33-22.
“It’s staying locked in on defense and playing for each other. It was the key for us today.” – 11:45 PM
Paul Garcia @PaulGarciaNBA
With 23 points tonight, Wemby has scored 20 or more in 8 straight games.
He’s scored 20 or more in 13 of 14 games, with the lone game where he didn’t score 20 being his triple double game against Detroit. pic.twitter.com/ZRuPCjjsgm11:15 PM

Tom Orsborn @tom_orsborn
Keldon had some praise for the way Jones, Vassell, McDermott, Sochan and Barlow held down the fort in the 4Q when Wemby was on the bench: “I felt like those guys were a big part in us getting the win. We needed every last person tonight.” – 11:15 PM
Andrew Lopez @_Andrew_Lopez
Spurs come back from 15 down to topple the first-place Timberwolves.
They hold on the final possession and a KAT 3 is no good.
Spurs win 113-112.
Wemby: 23p, 10r, 6a, 2b, 2s
Devin: 25p – 10:47 PM
Tom Orsborn @tom_orsborn
Spurs down the Timberwolves 113-112 after Towns misses a 3 at the buzzer.
Wemby had 23 points, 10 rebounds, 6 assists, 2 blocks and 2 steals in completing his first back to back since Nov. 17-18.
Spurs are 10-36. Minnesota falls to 32-14. – 10:46 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Wemby tonight:
23 PTS
10 REB
6 AST
2 STL
2 BLK
3-6 3P
Beat the Wolves. statmuse.com/nba/player/vic…10:46 PM
Ball Don’t Lie @Balldontlie
WEMBY CLUTCH 3PT 😤
(via @NBA)
pic.twitter.com/j8kPpHFIfg10:43 PM

Matthew Tynan @Matthew_Tynan
Whew. Some serious shot-making happening in this game… several by some unexpected characters. Wemby coming back in to finish this thing off. – 10:37 PM
Andrew Lopez @_Andrew_Lopez
Victor Wembanyama has his 9th multi-block, multi-steal game of the season.
Only Anthony Davis has more (10) this year. – 10:26 PM
Paul Garcia @PaulGarciaNBA
3Q: Wolves by 10. SA wins 3Q by 2.
Wemby 20 pts, 7 reb, 5 ast, 2 stl, 1 blk in 21 mins
Vassell 18 pts
Jones 10 pts
Ant 24 pts
Gobert 19 pts
KAT 13 pts
MIN winning 2s, 3s, and FTs – 10:15 PM
Ball Don’t Lie @Balldontlie
How tall is Wemby again? 😨
(Via @spurs)
pic.twitter.com/G9YytXBWUp10:05 PM

Tom Orsborn @tom_orsborn
Wemby with 20 points on 8 of 13. It’s his team-best 23rd game with 20-plus, including the last 8 in a row. – 9:58 PM
Paul Garcia @PaulGarciaNBA
8 games in a row with 20 or more points for Wemby
He also picks up his first block of the game – 9:56 PM
Paul Garcia @PaulGarciaNBA
18 points for Wemby in 17 mins after he drills his first mid-ranger – 9:55 PM
Mike Curtis @MikeACurtis2
Wemby is way too tall for most of the things he pulls off, but especially hitting folks with the Shammgod. pic.twitter.com/FVBL7Wfn809:44 PM
Paul Garcia @PaulGarciaNBA
Half: Wolves by 12. SA wins 2Q by 1.
Wemby 16 pts, 3 reb, 4 ast, 2 stl in 13 mins
Vassell 10 pts
Ant 17 pts
Gobert 11 pts
2s: Spurs +2
3s: Wolves +12
FTs: Wolves +2
Both teams have turned the ball over a bunch (17 combined turnovers) – 9:37 PM
Rosalyn Gold-Onwude @ROSGO21
The Wemby Shammgod is indeed insane. 👀 – 9:23 PM
Jon Krawczynski @JonKrawczynski
Wembanyama with the Shammgod in Rudy. Holy cow – 9:16 PM
Paul Garcia @PaulGarciaNBA
16 points in 8 minutes for Wemby right now – 9:16 PM
Jon Krawczynski @JonKrawczynski
Nice hustle from McLaughlin to force that TO from Wemby – 9:15 PM
Paul Garcia @PaulGarciaNBA
1Q: Wolves by 13.
Wemby 12 pts
Ant 12 pts
Gobert 7 pts
Naz 6 pts
Wolves winning 2s, 3s, and FTs
Spurs with 6 turnovers – 9:10 PM
Paul Garcia @PaulGarciaNBA
Wemby checked out with the Spurs leading by 1.
A few minutes later they’re now down by 9. – 9:02 PM
Tom Orsborn @tom_orsborn
Wemby with 10 points in the early going. Well, make that 12 after completing a lob slam from – you guessed it – Tre Jones. – 8:51 PM
Tom Orsborn @tom_orsborn
Wemby, this time working in the paint, saddles Towns with his second foul. – 8:49 PM
Paul Garcia @PaulGarciaNBA
Wemby has 8 points in 3 mins to begin the game.
2 made threes and an inside the paint make – 8:48 PM
Tom Orsborn @tom_orsborn
Wemby is fouled by Towns while nailing a step-back 3. He misses the FT but already has 8 points. – 8:47 PM
Tom Orsborn @tom_orsborn
Shortly after Wemby hits a 3, a bat emerges on the court. They Coyote is chasing it dressed as batman, so I guess they knew it was floating around.
And just like that he bagged it – without Manu’s help – and received a big hug from Vassell and a standing ovation from the crowd. – 8:43 PM
Paul Garcia @PaulGarciaNBA
Starters for Spurs vs Wolves:
Jones vs NAW
Vassell vs Edwards
Champagnie vs McDaniels
Sochan vs KAT
Wemby vs Gobert
Wolves favored by 10.5 – 8:23 PM
Tom Orsborn @tom_orsborn
Spurs are 4-9 overall in back-to-backs this season.
First games: 3-4 (played one without Wemby)
Second games: 1-5 (played three without Wemby)
He’s available tonight to complete his first back-to-back since Nov. 17-18. – 6:26 PM
Tom Orsborn @tom_orsborn
Tonight will mark the third time this season Wembanyama has completed both ends of a back to back. The last time he did it was Nov. 17-18 when he logged 31 minutes against Memphis after playing 30 against Sacramento. – 2:37 PM
Tom Orsborn @tom_orsborn
Collins is questionable with a sore ankle, but the big news emerging from the Spurs injury report for tonight vs. Minnesota is that Wembanyama is finally available to play both ends of a back to back. pic.twitter.com/yZeq6f91iz1:18 PM

Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Luka. Tyrese Haliburton. Joker. KD. Tatum. Wemby. Bam. SGA.
Heading to Orlando after Suns loss Friday at Pacers.
Phoenix not scheduled to practice today. Suns play Magic on Sunday and Monday at Miami.
Will be back in Indy next month for #NBAAllStar2024 weekend. #Suns #Pacers pic.twitter.com/SQbRWQXst66:05 AM

Eurohoops @Eurohoopsnet
Jeremy Sochan and Victor Wembanyama had a double-double connection to push San Antonio over the Portland Trail Blazers 🤝🏽
eurohoops.net/en/nba-news/16…4:50 AM
BasketNews @BasketNews_com
We need more of Cedi Osman & Wemby duo 🤩
pic.twitter.com/ZDDGDzr4gN2:20 AM
Eurohoops @Eurohoopsnet
OH MAMA WEMBANYAMA 😳
📊 The French player scored 23 points, grabbed 12 boards and dished 4 assists in the Spurs’ win over Portland
pic.twitter.com/3XNVUyM1IX1:23 AM

Paul Garcia @PaulGarciaNBA
The Spurs collected a new season high 12 steals tonight vs Portland. 80% of the Blazers’ turnovers were because of SA steals.
Jones – 3 steals
Wemby/Sochan/Wesley – 2 steals each
Champagnie/Keldon/Cedi – 1 steal each – 12:24 AM
Paul Garcia @PaulGarciaNBA
With 2 blocks tonight, Wemby now has 123 total blocks in 39 games.
111 on dunk/layup/hook/floater attempts inside
5 on mid-range jump shot attempts (1 tonight vs Grant)
7 on three point shot attempts – 12:10 AM
Paul Garcia @PaulGarciaNBA
7 straight games of 20 or more points for Wemby
He has scored 20 or more in 12 of his last 13 games.
The lone game where he didn’t score 20 was the triple double game against Detroit pic.twitter.com/Nkmig6fzbF12:08 AM

Tom Orsborn @tom_orsborn
Wemby on if he’s going to complete the back to back by playing tomorrow vs. Minnesota:
“I am confident I am going to play except if there is a problem, which is not going to be. I am probably going to play.” – 12:08 AM
Tom Orsborn @tom_orsborn
Wemby after Spurs won for the 2nd times in 4 games: “It’s great to see progress being made.” – 12:01 AM
Jeff McDonald @JMcDonald_SAEN
Pop says they’ll make a final determination on Wemby’s availability for tomorrow’s game vs. Minnesota in the morning.
But Pop says he’ll go out on a limb and declare Vic “probable” vs the Wolves. – 11:57 PM
Michael C. Wright @mikecwright
Unsurprisingly, the backboard was the only thing tall enough to block that Wembanyama dunk. – 11:48 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Wemby tonight:
23 PTS
12 REB
2 STL
2 BLK
Only AD has more games with 2+ STL and 2+ BLK this season. statmuse.com/nba/player/vic…11:48 PM
Paul Garcia @PaulGarciaNBA
21 points for Wemby
7 straight games of 20 or more points for Wemby – 11:28 PM
Paul Garcia @PaulGarciaNBA
3Q: Spurs by 10. Spurs win 3Q by 5.
Sochan 24 pts, 11 reb
Wemby 18 pts, 9 reb, 2 blk
Keldon 12 pts, 11 reb
Vassell 11 pts
Simons 24 pts
Ayton 16 pts
Camara 12 pts
2s: Spurs +10
3s: Blazers +3
FTs: Spurs +3 – 11:23 PM
Tom Orsborn @tom_orsborn
With 12 points and 10 rebounds, Keldon Johnson has his 8th double-double of the season, which trails only Wembanyama’s 18. – 11:16 PM
Jeff McDonald @JMcDonald_SAEN
Spurs have two players already with a double-double, but Wemby ain’t one.
In addition to Sochan, Johnson is at 12 and 10.
Victor needs one more rebound to join the club – 11:15 PM
Tom Orsborn @tom_orsborn
With 18 points and 10 rebounds, Wemby has his team-high 18th double-double, which leads all of the league’s rookies.
With 20 points and 10 boards, Sochan has his first double-double of the season. – 11:07 PM

More on this storyline

Clutch Points: Victor Wembanyama hit Rudy Gobert with a Shammgod 🤯 pic.twitter.com/HYMCiXNXlP -via Twitter @ClutchPointsApp / January 27, 2024
Tom Orsborn: Pop said he’s not sure if the cap on Wemby’s playing time remains in place, but his assumption is he’ll be limited again tonight: “After tonight, since he played a back to back, would that mean maybe the minutes restriction is gone? That’s the question I want to get answered.” -via Twitter @tom_orsborn / January 27, 2024
Tom Orsborn: Pop on whether Wemby will play vs. Minnesota tomorrow night: “We’ll wait till the morning and see, but I’ll go ahead and go out on the limb, and I’ll say probable.” -via Twitter @tom_orsborn / January 27, 2024

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