Jeff McDonald: New Spurs lineup tonight: Branham, Vassell, Keldon, Sochan, Wemby. Victor Wembanyama at the 5. Zach Collins to the bench. Gregg Popovich says staff looks at it as one big and four perimeter players, no designated point guard.
Source: Twitter @JMcDonald_SAEN
Source: Twitter @JMcDonald_SAEN
What’s the buzz on Twitter?
Tom Orsborn @tom_orsborn
Wembanyama joined Dwight Howard as the only teens to post 20 points and 20 boards in a game.
“It really doesn’t have value in a loss, but it is definitely an achievement,” Victor said. “I hope I can look back at it and look at it as a good performance someday.” – 11:58 PM
Wembanyama joined Dwight Howard as the only teens to post 20 points and 20 boards in a game.
“It really doesn’t have value in a loss, but it is definitely an achievement,” Victor said. “I hope I can look back at it and look at it as a good performance someday.” – 11:58 PM
Tom Orsborn @tom_orsborn
Asked if he looks forward to playing the 5 more, Wemby said:
“Of course. Experimenting with different areas of the game is always something important and interesting to me. Every game is different, but we are going to see and try until we find a good recipe.” – 11:56 PM
Asked if he looks forward to playing the 5 more, Wemby said:
“Of course. Experimenting with different areas of the game is always something important and interesting to me. Every game is different, but we are going to see and try until we find a good recipe.” – 11:56 PM
Joe Cowley @JCowleyHoops
Bulls are now 15-10 without Zach LaVine in the lineup since the Big Three were formed … but just don’t ask them if they’re a better team without LaVine after a fourth-straight win on Friday in which they beat Wemby. It’s complicated.
Read it:
chicago.suntimes.com/sports-saturda… – 11:55 PM
Bulls are now 15-10 without Zach LaVine in the lineup since the Big Three were formed … but just don’t ask them if they’re a better team without LaVine after a fourth-straight win on Friday in which they beat Wemby. It’s complicated.
Read it:
chicago.suntimes.com/sports-saturda… – 11:55 PM
Tom Orsborn @tom_orsborn
Wemby said him at the 5 playing w/ 4 perimeter guys helped the Spurs spread the floor better:
“We are still experimenting, but we are going to see if that works.” – 11:55 PM
Wemby said him at the 5 playing w/ 4 perimeter guys helped the Spurs spread the floor better:
“We are still experimenting, but we are going to see if that works.” – 11:55 PM
Paul Garcia @PaulGarciaNBA
Wemby blocked Vuc 3 times tonight and DeRozan once.
He now has 54 total blocks this season.
49 blocks on layup/hook/floater attempts – 11:29 PM
Wemby blocked Vuc 3 times tonight and DeRozan once.
He now has 54 total blocks this season.
49 blocks on layup/hook/floater attempts – 11:29 PM
Paul Garcia @PaulGarciaNBA
Tonight marked Wemby’s 3rd game of the season scoring 16 points in the restricted area (dunk/layup range)
His 380 total points this season:
46% in paint (24% of paint points on alley-oops)
21% from 3PT
19% from FT line
15% from mid-range – 11:28 PM
Tonight marked Wemby’s 3rd game of the season scoring 16 points in the restricted area (dunk/layup range)
His 380 total points this season:
46% in paint (24% of paint points on alley-oops)
21% from 3PT
19% from FT line
15% from mid-range – 11:28 PM
Tom Orsborn @tom_orsborn
Tre Jones say he continues to see Wembanyama adjust well to how he’s being defended: “They are physical as hell with him, pushing, hanging on him, doing everything, and he’s been playing through it and trying not to worry about the refs too much. That’s a big thing for him.” – 11:10 PM
Tre Jones say he continues to see Wembanyama adjust well to how he’s being defended: “They are physical as hell with him, pushing, hanging on him, doing everything, and he’s been playing through it and trying not to worry about the refs too much. That’s a big thing for him.” – 11:10 PM
Tom Orsborn @tom_orsborn
Asked if he wants to keep looking at the group that started, with Wembanyama at center playing with four perimeter players, Pop said, “Absolutely, yeah.” – 11:08 PM
Asked if he wants to keep looking at the group that started, with Wembanyama at center playing with four perimeter players, Pop said, “Absolutely, yeah.” – 11:08 PM
Mike McGraw @McGrawDHSports
#Bulls rally in 2ndH to beat Spurs 121-112 for 4th straight win. Coby White again led the way 24 pts, 6 asts; Vucevic 21 & 16; DeRozan 20 pts & 10 asts; Williams 20, Craig 16. Wembanyama with 21 & 20. Bulls’ sked gets a lot tougher next week. – 10:55 PM
#Bulls rally in 2ndH to beat Spurs 121-112 for 4th straight win. Coby White again led the way 24 pts, 6 asts; Vucevic 21 & 16; DeRozan 20 pts & 10 asts; Williams 20, Craig 16. Wembanyama with 21 & 20. Bulls’ sked gets a lot tougher next week. – 10:55 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Wemby tonight:
21 PTS
20 REB
4 BLK
The first rookie to reach those numbers since Shaq. statmuse.com/nba/player/vic… – 10:54 PM
Wemby tonight:
21 PTS
20 REB
4 BLK
The first rookie to reach those numbers since Shaq. statmuse.com/nba/player/vic… – 10:54 PM
Tom Orsborn @tom_orsborn
Wembanyama finishes with 21 points and 20 rebounds, but the Spurs fall 121-112 to the Bulls to tie the club record with 16 losses in a row. They are 3-18 for the worst start club history.
DeMar DeRozan had a 20-point, 10-assist double-double for the Bulls. – 10:54 PM
Wembanyama finishes with 21 points and 20 rebounds, but the Spurs fall 121-112 to the Bulls to tie the club record with 16 losses in a row. They are 3-18 for the worst start club history.
DeMar DeRozan had a 20-point, 10-assist double-double for the Bulls. – 10:54 PM
Paul Garcia @PaulGarciaNBA
Wemby finishes with 21 points, 20 rebounds, 4 blocks, 4 assists, and 1 steal.
Bulls wins by 9 – 10:54 PM
Wemby finishes with 21 points, 20 rebounds, 4 blocks, 4 assists, and 1 steal.
Bulls wins by 9 – 10:54 PM
KC Johnson @KCJHoop
Bulls 121, Spurs 112
Bulls win 4th straight for 1st time since Feb. 2022
Williams, White, DeRozan and Vucevic all with 20-point games. DeRozan and Vucevic post double-doubles
Wembanyama 21 points, 20 rebs, 4 blocks – 10:53 PM
Bulls 121, Spurs 112
Bulls win 4th straight for 1st time since Feb. 2022
Williams, White, DeRozan and Vucevic all with 20-point games. DeRozan and Vucevic post double-doubles
Wembanyama 21 points, 20 rebs, 4 blocks – 10:53 PM
Andrew Lopez @_Andrew_Lopez
Victor Wembanyama finishes with 21 points, 20 rebounds, 4 blocks and 4 assists.
He becomes the youngest player in NBA history with a 20p-20r game.
Also, here’s the list of rookies with 20p-20r-4a-4b games:
Shaq
Walton
Ewing
Sampson
Robinson
Mutombo
Wembanyama – 10:53 PM
Victor Wembanyama finishes with 21 points, 20 rebounds, 4 blocks and 4 assists.
He becomes the youngest player in NBA history with a 20p-20r game.
Also, here’s the list of rookies with 20p-20r-4a-4b games:
Shaq
Walton
Ewing
Sampson
Robinson
Mutombo
Wembanyama – 10:53 PM
Paul Garcia @PaulGarciaNBA
Bulls now have 3 players with a 20-point night in White (22), Vuc (21), and Williams (20).
Wemby is the lone Spur with a 20-point night with 21.
Bulls by 8 – 10:46 PM
Bulls now have 3 players with a 20-point night in White (22), Vuc (21), and Williams (20).
Wemby is the lone Spur with a 20-point night with 21.
Bulls by 8 – 10:46 PM
Ball Don’t Lie @Balldontlie
Wemby made the reverse slam look too easy 🔥
(via @NBA)
pic.twitter.com/HS6fFr5L0Y – 10:37 PM
Wemby made the reverse slam look too easy 🔥
(via @NBA)
pic.twitter.com/HS6fFr5L0Y – 10:37 PM
Paul Garcia @PaulGarciaNBA
Wemby now with 14 of his 18 points in the paint. Continuing to attack the Bulls inside – 10:25 PM
Wemby now with 14 of his 18 points in the paint. Continuing to attack the Bulls inside – 10:25 PM
Paul Garcia @PaulGarciaNBA
3Q: Bulls by 4. CHI takes the 3Q 35-20.
Wemby 16 pts, 17 reb, 4 blk
Jones 16 pts
Keldon 12 pts
Vassell 11 pts
Branham 10 pts
Vuc 21 pts
Williams 18 pts
White 17 pts
DeRozan 11 pts
Bulls +16 on 2s
Spurs +12 on 3s – 10:23 PM
3Q: Bulls by 4. CHI takes the 3Q 35-20.
Wemby 16 pts, 17 reb, 4 blk
Jones 16 pts
Keldon 12 pts
Vassell 11 pts
Branham 10 pts
Vuc 21 pts
Williams 18 pts
White 17 pts
DeRozan 11 pts
Bulls +16 on 2s
Spurs +12 on 3s – 10:23 PM
Paul Garcia @PaulGarciaNBA
14 points for Wemby, with 10 paint points
He also has 14 boards and 4 blocks
It’s still the 3Q… – 10:14 PM
14 points for Wemby, with 10 paint points
He also has 14 boards and 4 blocks
It’s still the 3Q… – 10:14 PM
Joe Cowley @JCowleyHoops
The Bulls and Wemby-mania …
Read it:
chicago.suntimes.com/sports-saturda… – 10:06 PM
The Bulls and Wemby-mania …
Read it:
chicago.suntimes.com/sports-saturda… – 10:06 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Wemby at half:
10 PTS
11 REB
2 BLK
The first rookie with a double-double in a half since Dominick Barlow last season. statmuse.com/nba/player/vic… – 9:38 PM
Wemby at half:
10 PTS
11 REB
2 BLK
The first rookie with a double-double in a half since Dominick Barlow last season. statmuse.com/nba/player/vic… – 9:38 PM
Paul Garcia @PaulGarciaNBA
Half: Spurs by 11. Good half defensively for SA
Keldon/Jones 12 pts each
Wemby 10 pts, 11 reb, 2 blk
Branham 10 pts
Vuc 14 pts
Williams 13 pts
Spurs winning 3PT line 33-12 – 9:37 PM
Half: Spurs by 11. Good half defensively for SA
Keldon/Jones 12 pts each
Wemby 10 pts, 11 reb, 2 blk
Branham 10 pts
Vuc 14 pts
Williams 13 pts
Spurs winning 3PT line 33-12 – 9:37 PM
Andrew Lopez @_Andrew_Lopez
Spurs up 63-52 over the Bulls at halftime.
Victor Wembanyama with 10 points and 11 rebounds in his first start at center. It’s the first time he’s had a double-double in a half.
Spurs are looking to avoid tying the franchise record with 16 consecutive losses. – 9:36 PM
Spurs up 63-52 over the Bulls at halftime.
Victor Wembanyama with 10 points and 11 rebounds in his first start at center. It’s the first time he’s had a double-double in a half.
Spurs are looking to avoid tying the franchise record with 16 consecutive losses. – 9:36 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Brandon Miller tonight:
20 PTS
5 REB
2 BLK
4-7 3P
Only Wemby has more 20-point games by a rookie this season. statmuse.com/nba/player/bra… – 9:28 PM
Brandon Miller tonight:
20 PTS
5 REB
2 BLK
4-7 3P
Only Wemby has more 20-point games by a rookie this season. statmuse.com/nba/player/bra… – 9:28 PM
Tom Orsborn @tom_orsborn
With 10 points and 11 rebounds in 12 minutes, Wembanyama has notched his team-best 10th double-double.
Keldon Johnson is second on the team with five. – 9:24 PM
With 10 points and 11 rebounds in 12 minutes, Wembanyama has notched his team-best 10th double-double.
Keldon Johnson is second on the team with five. – 9:24 PM
Paul Garcia @PaulGarciaNBA
10 point first half for Wemby
6 paint points
4 points from FT line – 9:23 PM
10 point first half for Wemby
6 paint points
4 points from FT line – 9:23 PM
Julia Poe @byjuliapoe
Bulls trail 33-24 after the first quarter.
Struggling to get the 3-point shot to fall and giving up some unnecessary stuff in transition and off turnovers.
Wembanyama has scored all four of his points at the free throw line. – 9:09 PM
Bulls trail 33-24 after the first quarter.
Struggling to get the 3-point shot to fall and giving up some unnecessary stuff in transition and off turnovers.
Wembanyama has scored all four of his points at the free throw line. – 9:09 PM
Joe Cowley @JCowleyHoops
It would be nice to get a better feel of Wemby if he was used correctly. His teammates seem to forget he’s 7-4, especially on switches. Easy to see why this Spurs team has lost 15 straight. Twice in that first quarter he had a switch sealed and was ignored. – 9:08 PM
It would be nice to get a better feel of Wemby if he was used correctly. His teammates seem to forget he’s 7-4, especially on switches. Easy to see why this Spurs team has lost 15 straight. Twice in that first quarter he had a switch sealed and was ignored. – 9:08 PM
Paul Garcia @PaulGarciaNBA
1Q: Spurs by 9. SA holds CHI to 24 in the quarter.
Kedon 9 pts
Collins 7 pts off the bench
Wemby 4 pts, 8 reb, 1 blk
White 6 pts
Williams 5 pts
Spurs +9 from three and +4 from FT line
Bulls +4 on 2s – 9:08 PM
1Q: Spurs by 9. SA holds CHI to 24 in the quarter.
Kedon 9 pts
Collins 7 pts off the bench
Wemby 4 pts, 8 reb, 1 blk
White 6 pts
Williams 5 pts
Spurs +9 from three and +4 from FT line
Bulls +4 on 2s – 9:08 PM
Joe Cowley @JCowleyHoops
Wemby mania is not contagious in San Antonio…. Very sparse crowd for a Friday night. pic.twitter.com/USEjGpYsog – 8:38 PM
Wemby mania is not contagious in San Antonio…. Very sparse crowd for a Friday night. pic.twitter.com/USEjGpYsog – 8:38 PM
Joe Cowley @JCowleyHoops
Very impressed with Wemby … he was play wrestling with one of his teammates during warmups and went straight for the Stone Cold Stunner … pic.twitter.com/vILQgSJD8k – 8:33 PM
Very impressed with Wemby … he was play wrestling with one of his teammates during warmups and went straight for the Stone Cold Stunner … pic.twitter.com/vILQgSJD8k – 8:33 PM
Paul Garcia @PaulGarciaNBA
How the starters are listed on NBA dot com:
1 – Sochan vs White
2 – Branham vs Caruso
3 – Vassell vs DeRozan
4 – Keldon vs Williams
5 – Wemby vs Vucevic – 8:32 PM
How the starters are listed on NBA dot com:
1 – Sochan vs White
2 – Branham vs Caruso
3 – Vassell vs DeRozan
4 – Keldon vs Williams
5 – Wemby vs Vucevic – 8:32 PM
Andrew Lopez @_Andrew_Lopez
Lineup of Jeremy Sochan, Devin Vassell, Keldon Johnson, Malaki Branham and Victor Wembanyama has played a total of just 3 mins this season. – 6:57 PM
Lineup of Jeremy Sochan, Devin Vassell, Keldon Johnson, Malaki Branham and Victor Wembanyama has played a total of just 3 mins this season. – 6:57 PM
Jeff McDonald @JMcDonald_SAEN
New Spurs lineup tonight: Branham, Vassell, Keldon, Sochan, Wemby.
Wemby at the 5. Collins to the bench.
Pop says staff looks at it as one big and four perimeter players, no designated point guard. – 6:54 PM
New Spurs lineup tonight: Branham, Vassell, Keldon, Sochan, Wemby.
Wemby at the 5. Collins to the bench.
Pop says staff looks at it as one big and four perimeter players, no designated point guard. – 6:54 PM
Tom Orsborn @tom_orsborn
Pop says Sochan is back in the starting lineup along with Vassell, Branham, Johnson and Wembanyama. – 6:50 PM
Pop says Sochan is back in the starting lineup along with Vassell, Branham, Johnson and Wembanyama. – 6:50 PM
Matthew Tynan @Matthew_Tynan
Pop says the starting lineup tonight is Wemby-Sochan-Vassell-Keldon-Malaki – 6:48 PM
Pop says the starting lineup tonight is Wemby-Sochan-Vassell-Keldon-Malaki – 6:48 PM
Michael C. Wright @mikecwright
Wembanyama, Sochan, k Johnson, Vassell and Branham are starting tonight. – 6:48 PM
Wembanyama, Sochan, k Johnson, Vassell and Branham are starting tonight. – 6:48 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Most double-doubles by a rookie this season:
9 — Wemby
7 — Chet
3 — Lively
2 — Ausar pic.twitter.com/7ljWPPJkp3 – 1:16 PM
Most double-doubles by a rookie this season:
9 — Wemby
7 — Chet
3 — Lively
2 — Ausar pic.twitter.com/7ljWPPJkp3 – 1:16 PM
Jon Krawczynski @JonKrawczynski
– Rudy’s dominance
– KAT’s essential 2-way play
– Ant’s ascendance
– Naz seeing Wembanyama as “food”
– Great D, mediocre O
It’s been an eventful first 20 games for the Timberwolves. How they got here and where they are going:
theathletic.com/5118052/2023/1… – 12:46 PM
– Rudy’s dominance
– KAT’s essential 2-way play
– Ant’s ascendance
– Naz seeing Wembanyama as “food”
– Great D, mediocre O
It’s been an eventful first 20 games for the Timberwolves. How they got here and where they are going:
theathletic.com/5118052/2023/1… – 12:46 PM
Jeff McDonald @JMcDonald_SAEN
In case y’all are wondering, Victor Wembanyama’s name indeed appears in the localized San Antonio version of Sandler’s Hanukkah Song. – 11:37 PM
In case y’all are wondering, Victor Wembanyama’s name indeed appears in the localized San Antonio version of Sandler’s Hanukkah Song. – 11:37 PM
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Jorge Sierra: Jaime Jaquez has passed Victor Wembanyama as the best performer of the 2023 class, per HoopsHype’s Global Rating. (A reminder that this metric factors in team success to a great extent). pic.twitter.com/LZQ8v1AGMf -via Twitter @hoopshype / December 7, 2023
“I actually wondered how many books I have read,” he said. The road-heavy NBA lifestyle has been good for the 19-year-old French forward because it gives him plenty of time to enjoy one of his favorite hobbies. “I think I read even more than before, with all the the travelling,” he said. -via San Antonio Express-News / December 6, 2023
