Despite the Spurs’ loss in Game 1, Victor Wembanyama rewrote NBA Playoff history with 12 blocks finishing a triple-double with 11 points and 15 rebounds.
A staggering number – but one that also sparked outrage from the Minnesota Timberwolves who believe the French phenom received an overly generous whistle. Head coach Chris Finch didn’t hold back after the film session:
According to the Wolves, roughly 33% of Wembanyama’s blocks should have been ruled illegal. The clearest example came on a layup by Terrence Shannon Jr., when the ball had already hit the backboard before Victor made contact.
Gobert vs Wembanyama: “I’d like the same treatment”
The all-French battle between veteran mentor Rudy Gobert and the rising star has now moved off the floor. Gobert, one of the league’s elite rim protectors and 24th all-time in blocks, added fuel to the fire:
Minnesota’s comments sound like a clear message to the league ahead of Game 2. Slowing down a 7-foot-4 defender with Wembanyama’s instincts is already difficult – doing it when officials don’t have “full awareness” of the ball’s trajectory becomes nearly impossible.
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