Watch: Spurs' Victor Wembanyama baffles Grizzlies with dizzying dribbling skills
Trey Jemison had no hint of what was coming. That much was clear as the Grizzlies center flashed a bemused scowl while Victor Wembanyama whirled toward the rim for a feathery finish Tuesday night in the Spurs ’ 102-87 win at FedEx Forum. The 7-foot-3 rookie strung together a dizzying, almost comical array of moves to baffle Jamison and the Grizzlies for that fourth-quarter layup.
The best Spurs coverage in Alamo City, delivered to your inbox By the time Wembanyama wheeled around Jemison's body, there was no one between him and the rim. With a soft scoop, the presumptive Rookie of the Year put the Spurs ahead 91-74 as they rolled toward their fifth win in eight games. Wembanyama finished his 70th career outing with 18 points, seven rebounds, seven blocks and six assists.
Wembanyama's status vs. OKC uncertain 'It's a question because we held him out of a lot of the back-to-backs when he had that foot thing,' Popovich said of Wembanyama's availability against the Thunder. 'Now down the stretch, I'm not sure it makes sense to push it.'
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