Victor Wembanyama Praises 2 Teammates For Clutch Plays in Important Game 3 Win, Speaks on Trust from De’Aaron Fox
The San Antonio Spurs lost Game 2 of the NBA Finals in the closing moments, and much of the blame was placed on Victor Wembanyama, who committed two costly mistakes that led to the 105-104 loss. He turned the ball over to New York Knicks star Jalen Brunson and then sent him to the free-throw line with a foul.
Brunson made one of three free throws, giving his team the lead and ultimately securing the victory.
It was a different story in Game 3, as the Spurs won 115-111 to cut the series deficit to 2-1. Wembanyama played an outstanding game, finishing with 32 points. The Spurs’ late-game execution was also much improved, allowing them to protect their lead through heads-up play.
Wembanyama praised two teammates who played key roles in that effort. Stephon Castle hit a clutch three-pointer with less than two minutes remaining to extend the Spurs’ lead to seven. However, the Knicks responded when Jalen Brunson knocked down a three-pointer to trim the deficit to three with 33 seconds left.
De’Aaron Fox then scored on a two-pointer to restore a five-point cushion, but OG Anunoby made it a one-possession game again, 113-111, with nine seconds remaining.
Castle was fouled and converted both free throws, and the Spurs played solid defense on the final possession to seal the victory.
Victor Wembanyama praises Castle and Fox
Wemby was not put in a place to make mistakes and that is thanks to his teammates who stepped up. He praised Castle for being one of the more mature players in the squad.
Wemby on Steph Castle:
“He might be the most mature player on our team, and he’s nowhere near the oldest, and he’s been in big games before. He’s been in big games before the NBA. I’m not surprised by this, and he’s shown over and over again that he’s capable and that we are…
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He also spoke highly of the trust level he has with Fox.
“It’s not even a question, that’s his identity. The trust is just complete,” he said when asked about relationship with Fox.
“We know it’s reliable, as reliable as they get.. he brings everything we need.”
The Spurs will need more of these dynamics come Game 4 as the Spurs try to prevent a 1-3 hole.
