If one play can sum up the impact Victor Wembanyama has on the court, it’s this one against the Raptors on Sunday: He doesn’t just block Jalen McDaniel’s shot, he swallows it up and then leads the fast break in the other direction.
Wemby records block No. 3⃣ of the afternoon 🗣️
— NBA (@NBA) November 5, 2023
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📲: https://t.co/1wqRX7Uwkw pic.twitter.com/0TTV6QZ5c0
It’s been said since Summer League but it can’t be said enough: For all the 3-pointers and impressive offense from Wembanyama early in his career, his bigger impact will be on the defensive end. He just changes the geometry of the court. He blocks shots he should not be anywhere near. He had five blocks against the Raptors, which is a new career high (after six games) that seems destined to be surpassed pretty quickly.
Wemby blocked this shot. https://t.co/YMfLRJFPLk pic.twitter.com/tMx2qWsxpl
— NBA (@NBA) November 5, 2023
Asked about that block after the game, OG Anunoby laughed and said, “He’s too tall. He’s way too tall.”
Wembanyama finished with five blocks and 20 points for San Antonio on Sunday, and Keldon Johnson continued his hot play with 26. However, it was not enough against a Toronto squad that shot a little better as a team, converted turnovers into transition buckets, and got 30 from Scottie Barnes.
Scottie Barnes put in a COMPLETE performance as the Raptors won a wild OT comeback in San Antonio 👀
— NBA (@NBA) November 5, 2023
30 PTS \ 11 REB \ 6 AST \ 3 STL \ 3 BLK pic.twitter.com/Bzvs9NRuC9
