Countrymen Rudy Gobert, Victor Wembanyama Meet in Playoffs for First Time as Wolves Take on Spurs
- On Monday, May 4, San Antonio Spurs star Victor Wembanyama recorded 12 blocks against the Minnesota Timberwolves in Game 1 of the Western Conference semifinals, tying the known NBA single-game playoff record.
- A viral moment six years ago saw Rudy Gobert and Wembanyama play two-on-two; the two Frenchmen are meeting in the playoffs for the first time, with Wembanyama crediting Gobert for inspiring his body-care approach.
- Wembanyama surpassed the record held by Andrew Bynum, Hakeem Olajuwon, and Mark Eaton, who each recorded 10 blocks in a playoff game, though his 12-block night falls six short of the all-time record.
- Despite Wembanyama's historic effort, the Minnesota Timberwolves secured a 104-102 victory in Game 1, powered by Julius Randle and Anthony Edwards, who returned from a knee injury.
- Reflecting on the matchup, Gobert stated, "Outside of the talent, it's someone that is a very unique soul, very unique mind," calling the playoff meeting "amazing for French basketball.
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Before the playoff duel with Wembanyama, Rudy Gobert reveals a curious Olympic anecdote – and shows how unusual the Spurs star ticks.
Victor Wembanyama considered that the reverse of the Spurs against the Wolves was his "fault" after mishandling his "energy." "It really didn't help the team," the Frenchman put forward.
San Antonio leaned at home in the first round (102-104), in the semifinals of the West Conference, that night, against Minnesota, but Victor Wembanyama made 12 againsts, a performance never made until then in NBA playoffs.
Victor Wembanyama's San Antonio Spurs slid home against Rudy Gobert's Minnesota Timberwolves (104-102) on Monday in the first game of the West Conference semifinal.
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Victor Wembanyama sets playoff blocks record with triple-double vs. T-wolves
The Spurs' Victor Wembanyama hosted a block party against the Timberwolves, breaking a playoff record and recording a triple-double in Game 1.
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