Victor Wembanyama turns back one of his playoff-record 11 blocks during Game 1 against the Timberwolves.
Victor Wembanyama saved his biggest effort for the biggest stage.
The Spurs’ star center set an NBA playoff record for blocks with 11 Wednesday night in Game 1 of San Antonio’s Western Conference semifinal series against Minnesota.
Wembanyama, the league’s first unanimous Kia Defensive Player of the Year, averaged 3.1 blocks per game during the regular season.
The former No. 1 overall pick – and the 2024 Kia NBA Rookie of the Year – struggled with his shot against the Timberwolves, finishing with 11 points on 5-for-17 shooting in the 104-102 loss.
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