Victor Wembanyama Scores First Career Triple-Double

The match: Victor Wembanyama records his first career triple-double

Victor Wembanyama once again made it known after the night’s match that he was fed up with his playing time being limited to under 25 minutes. Except that there, it almost seemed like a pressure move towards the Spurs staff who took this precautionary measure following the Frenchman’s ankle injury. Meanwhile, he only needed 21 minutes (and 2 seconds) to compile the first-ever triple-double of his young career.

Clumsy (6 out of 16 on shots) but imperial in creation from the height of his 2.24 meters, the 20-year-old young man compiled 16 points, 12 rebounds and above all 10 assists during San Antonio’s victory in Detroit on Wednesday evening (108-130). He came within 45 seconds of breaking the record for the fastest triple-double in history, a performance accomplished in 20 minutes and 17 seconds by Russell Westbrook in 2014.

In any case, it remains an exceptional new release for Wembanyama. He continues to impress his opponents, his coaches and his teammates. Plus, for once, he had the opportunity to celebrate his performance with a rare Spurs victory. The sixth of the season. It is possible that he will explore the counters once his franchise frees him from his minutes restriction.

The player: Jayson Tatum royal during the clash against Minnesota

The clash between the first in the Eastern Conference and the first in the Western Conference kept its promises. It took overtime and a Dantesque performance from Jayson Tatum for the Celtics to overcome the Timberwolves on Wednesday night (127-120). The All-Star winger, an MVP candidate, scored 45 points. Including 14 in the fourth quarter, when Boston came back to snatch OT. Tatum added 12 more points in overtime. 12 of his team’s 16 points in these 5 decisive minutes.

Teammate Jaylen Brown added 35 points. It was under their leadership that the Celtics won 14-3 to regain the lead at the end of the game (111-109). Anthony Edwards (29 points) equalized and Tatum then missed a chance to kill the game on the final possession of regulation time. He caught himself afterwards. Kristaps Porzingis was missing for Boston and Rudy Gobert did not play for Minnesota. The Massachusetts franchise, which has the best record in the league, remains undefeated at home with 18 victories in as many matches.

Performance: The Thunder wins in Miami

With the defeats of Denver and Minnesota, Oklahoma City moved closer to first place in the West by beating Miami in Florida last night (120-128). The Thunder was able to accelerate in key moments to once again put themselves in a position to win. First a 13-0 at the start of the third quarter then a 17-0 straddling the end of the third and the start of the fourth. The Heat was unable to recover.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 28 points, Chet Holmgren 23 and Jalen Williams was again excellent in passing (12 caviars) while scoring his 19 points. Bam Adebayo had 25 points, 11 rebounds and 6 assists for Miami.

The series: Utah keeps winning

6 victories in 7 matches for the Jazz, who completely beat the reigning champion Nuggets (124-111)! This team is thriving at the moment. Lauri Markkanen finished with 26 points and 12 rebounds and Jordan Clarkson scored 29 points coming off the bench.

In the state: 141

Like the number of points conceded by the Warriors at home last night. The 2022 champions were whistled by their own public after another big defeat, this time against the Pelicans (105-141). Steve Kerr’s team is completely falling apart and is now twelfth in the West.

The French: 12 assists for Killian Hayes

Although not very productive in scoring (4 points to 2 out of 8), Killian Hayes dictated the tempo for the Pistons by distributing 12 assists last night. Bilal Coulibaly also lacked skill (1 out of 5) and finished with 5 points and 5 rebounds for the Wizards. Nicolas Batum did a little bit of everything (6 points, 4 rebounds, 2 assists, 3 blocks) but it wasn’t enough to lead the Sixers to victory against the Hawks.

All scores

Celtics – Timberwolves : 127-120
Hornets – Kings : 98-123
Pistons – Spurs : 109-130
Pacers – Wizards : 112-104
Hawks – Sixers : 139-132
Heat – Thunder : 120-128
Bulls – Rockets : 124-119
Warriors – Pelicans : 105-141
Jazz – Nuggets : 124-111
Clippers – Raptors : 126-120

2024-01-11 16:00:43
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