NBA: Victor Wembanyama reverses Golden State

After missing three games for medical reasons, Victor Wembanyama celebrated his return to the NBA courts with a prestigious success for San Antonio against Stephen Curry’s Golden State Warriors 104-94.

Wembanyama (25 points, 7 rebounds, 9 assists, 3 blocks) particularly shone during the 4th quarter (12 points), notably proving decisive 3 minutes from the siren with a long shot followed by an authoritarian counter.

With an irregular skill (9 out of 21 shooting, 4 out of 13 from afar), the French giant (2.24 m) had his passing qualities admired, twice launching Harrison Barnes with a lay-up in the final moments of the part after having fixed the defense with its back to the basket.

“He played a man’s 4th quarter, his rebounds, his blocks, his passes, simple things,” praised his coach Mitch Johnson, in the absence of Gregg Popovich, still resting after a “slight stroke » at the beginning of the month.

“It’s important for him because he’s capable of doing extraordinary things naturally, but when he can succeed and dominate the fundamentals of the game, he becomes complete. His fundamentals, especially late in the game, were elite tonight. When he does that he’s scary.”

Despite LaMelo Ball’s 50 points, the Charlotte Hornets lost against the Milwaukee Bucks who were back at a good level (125-119).

The confusing LaMelo Ball caught fire in the second half (40 points!), but the duo of Milwaukee stars Giannis Antetokounmpo (32 points, 11 rebounds, 6 assists) and Damian Lillard (31 points) ensured for the Bucks finally on the right track.

Milwaukee scored a 4th consecutive victory, the 6th in the last 7 matches, and brought its record closer to balance (8 wins-9 losses).