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Victor Wembanyama Held to Series-Low 20 Points, Spurs Fall in Game 5
Wembanyama scored 20 points on 4-of-15 shooting and missed all five 3-pointers in his worst game of the series, the report said.
- On Tuesday night, San Antonio Spurs star Victor Wembanyama declined to speak with reporters following the team's 127-114 loss to Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 5 of the Western Conference Finals, marking the first time this postseason he skipped postgame media availability.
- Wembanyama's offensive struggles fueled his silence after posting 20 points on inefficient 4-of-15 shooting from the field, missing all five 3-point attempts despite going 12-for-12 from the free-throw line.
- The Thunder deployed multiple defenders including Isaiah Hartenstein, Chet Holmgren, Jaylin Williams and Alex Caruso to contain Wembanyama, forcing him to the perimeter and limiting his effectiveness in the paint.
- Spurs coach Mitch Johnson stressed that Wembanyama must take more than 15 shots and score more than 20 points in Game 6, with San Antonio now trailing 3-2 and facing elimination for the first time since 2019.
- Game 6 on Thursday night at Frost Bank Center in San Antonio becomes a must-win for the Spurs, with Wembanyama's response on the court mattering more than his postgame silence; his season averages of 22.9 points and 51.5 percent shooting demonstrate his capability for redemption.
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The North American League issued a warning to the French, guilty of having overtaken media obligations the night after the defeat against OKC.
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Total News Sources25
Leaning Left4Leaning Right5Center6Last UpdatedBias Distribution40% Center
Bias Distribution
- 40% of the sources are Center
40% Center
L 27%
C 40%
R 33%
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