Spurs look to Wembanyama for big performance, facing elimination in Game 6
The San Antonio Spurs are facing elimination in Game 6 of the Western Conference finals against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Victor Wembanyama, the Spurs' star player, struggled in Game 5, scoring only 20 points and failing to find his rhythm. The Spurs must find a way to counter the Thunder's defensive strategies to extend their season.
- ▪The Spurs lost Game 5 to the Thunder 127-114, putting them down 3-2 in the series.
- ▪Victor Wembanyama scored his lowest points of the series with 20, shooting 4 for 15 from the floor.
- ▪Spurs coach Mitch Johnson emphasized the need for Wembanyama to take more shots and score more points.
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Open this photo in gallery:San Antonio Spurs forward Victor Wembanyama (1) moves on the court against the Oklahoma City Thunder in the second half of Game 5 of the Western Conference final on Tuesday in Oklahoma City.Julio Cortez/The Associated PressShareSave for laterPlease log in to bookmark this story.Log InCreate Free AccountIt’s been a very simple formula for the San Antonio Spurs in these Western Conference finals. When Victor Wembanyama has been the best player on the floor, they win. When he isn’t, they lose.He wasn’t the best player on the floor Tuesday night.That was not the only reason why the Spurs fell to the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 5 of the West final – there were many – but it was certainly among them.
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