On Saturday night, the Golden State Warriors were unable to withstand a late comeback from Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs. Even though they had a 17-point lead in the third quarter, the Warriors ended up losing 123-115 to the Spurs due to an impressive 40-13 run by their opponents in the last 13 minutes.
Curry Struggles, Wembanyama Dominates
Stephen Curry, in a rare occurrence, had a quiet game and only managed to score 14 points while shooting 5-of-16 from the field. This was the third game of the season in which he scored less than 15 points. In the final minutes, despite Andrew Wiggins’ 20-point performance, the Warriors faced offensive challenges. At the same time, Wembanyama had an outstanding game for the Spurs, scoring 25 points, dishing out nine assists, and blocking three shots.
Stephon Castle Seals the Deal
The Spurs’ comeback was greatly influenced by the rookie guard Stephon Castle. His decisive 27-foot jump shot with 3:48 remaining put the Spurs in the lead for the rest of the game. Curry’s attempts to make a comeback towards the end of the game were unsuccessful, leading to the Warriors being unable to regain their momentum.
Wembanyama Sets Defensive Milestone
Wembanyama kept demonstrating his strong defensive skills. Becoming the first player this season to achieve multiple blocks in 13 consecutive games. His steady performance and influence on offense and defense have been crucial to the Spurs’ recent achievements.
What’s Next?
The Warriors fall to 12-4 after the loss, as the Spurs rise to 9-8 for the season. On Monday, Golden State aims to recover as they welcome the Brooklyn Nets. After win against Warriors, Wembanyama and the Spurs will travel to Utah on Tuesday to finish the NBA Cup group stage matches.
This game showcased the Spurs’ ability to bounce back and Wembanyama’s growing popularity, leaving fans excited for what comes next.
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