Paul Garcia: The Spurs end their 3-game losing streak with a 30-point blowout win against the Pacers. The Spurs improve to… …20-22 overall …4-6 against the East …1-0 in France 3 times the Spurs have faced a 3-game losing streak and each time they have responded with a win. pic.x.com/lMSXznSsY9
Source: Twitter @PaulGarciaNBA
Source: Twitter @PaulGarciaNBA
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Sam Quinn @SamQuinnCBS
There was a moment early last year where Wemby’s teammates realized that he has a virtually infinite catch radius and started throwing him the most insane lobs you could imagine just to see if he could catch them.
The Heat are living this with Kel’El Ware right now. – 9:38 PM
There was a moment early last year where Wemby’s teammates realized that he has a virtually infinite catch radius and started throwing him the most insane lobs you could imagine just to see if he could catch them.
The Heat are living this with Kel’El Ware right now. – 9:38 PM
Paul Garcia @PaulGarciaNBA
Spurs players by fan votes:
Wemby 2,875,321
Sochan 90,590
Paul 66,651
Vassell 54,975
Keldon 40,072
Castle 36,578
Champagnie 18,490
Barnes 16,449
Mamu 4,462
Sidy 3,602
Collins 1,960
Bassey 1,812
Minix 1,540
Jones 958
Ingram 723
Branham 658
Wesley 609
Duke Jr. 343 – 9:29 PM
Spurs players by fan votes:
Wemby 2,875,321
Sochan 90,590
Paul 66,651
Vassell 54,975
Keldon 40,072
Castle 36,578
Champagnie 18,490
Barnes 16,449
Mamu 4,462
Sidy 3,602
Collins 1,960
Bassey 1,812
Minix 1,540
Jones 958
Ingram 723
Branham 658
Wesley 609
Duke Jr. 343 – 9:29 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Robert Williams today:
12 REB
4 BLK
8 PTS
Averaging 4.3 stocks as a starter — only Wemby is averaging more. pic.x.com/f1WjyYjpxv – 9:24 PM
Robert Williams today:
12 REB
4 BLK
8 PTS
Averaging 4.3 stocks as a starter — only Wemby is averaging more. pic.x.com/f1WjyYjpxv – 9:24 PM
Paul Garcia @PaulGarciaNBA
Player votes for Spurs players:
Wemby 73
Harrison Barnes 3
Stephon Castle 2
Chris Paul, Sidy Cissoko, Tre Jones 1 each – 9:23 PM
Player votes for Spurs players:
Wemby 73
Harrison Barnes 3
Stephon Castle 2
Chris Paul, Sidy Cissoko, Tre Jones 1 each – 9:23 PM
Ball Don’t Lie @Balldontlie
Should Wemby have been an All-Star starter? 👽
24.6 PPG
10.8 RPG
1.1 SPG
4.0 BPG pic.x.com/DCcxxG0WSR – 8:26 PM
Should Wemby have been an All-Star starter? 👽
24.6 PPG
10.8 RPG
1.1 SPG
4.0 BPG pic.x.com/DCcxxG0WSR – 8:26 PM
Kurt Helin @basketballtalk
LeBron, Durant, Antetokounmpo top list of NBA All-Star Game starters
No big surprises on the list. LaMelo Ball topped the fan vote for East guards but the players and media had him lower so he misses out. Durant barely edged out Wembanyama in the West
nbcsports.com/nba/news/lebro… – 8:24 PM
LeBron, Durant, Antetokounmpo top list of NBA All-Star Game starters
No big surprises on the list. LaMelo Ball topped the fan vote for East guards but the players and media had him lower so he misses out. Durant barely edged out Wembanyama in the West
nbcsports.com/nba/news/lebro… – 8:24 PM
Tom Orsborn @tom_orsborn
Wemby edged out in bid to be honored as an All-Star Game starter.
All-Star reserves will be announced Jan. 30.
expressnews.com/sports/spurs/a… – 8:16 PM
Wemby edged out in bid to be honored as an All-Star Game starter.
All-Star reserves will be announced Jan. 30.
expressnews.com/sports/spurs/a… – 8:16 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Wemby this season:
24.6 PPG
10.8 RPG
1.1 SPG
4.0 BPG
3.2 3PM
Not an All-Star starter. pic.x.com/Lh8UGckr8S – 8:01 PM
Wemby this season:
24.6 PPG
10.8 RPG
1.1 SPG
4.0 BPG
3.2 3PM
Not an All-Star starter. pic.x.com/Lh8UGckr8S – 8:01 PM
Ben Golliver @BenGolliver
Story: Giannis Antetokounmpo, Nikola Jokic headline NBA All-Star Game starters, but Victor Wembanyama is snubbed @washingtonpost @PostSports washingtonpost.com/sports/2025/01… – 7:57 PM
Story: Giannis Antetokounmpo, Nikola Jokic headline NBA All-Star Game starters, but Victor Wembanyama is snubbed @washingtonpost @PostSports washingtonpost.com/sports/2025/01… – 7:57 PM
Sam Quinn @SamQuinnCBS
Victor Wembanyama has been better than LeBron James this year.
It’s the All-Star Game and he’s the biggest star. Would’ve made the team either way. But… yea… on merit, I would’ve picked Wemby. – 7:50 PM
Victor Wembanyama has been better than LeBron James this year.
It’s the All-Star Game and he’s the biggest star. Would’ve made the team either way. But… yea… on merit, I would’ve picked Wemby. – 7:50 PM
Tom Orsborn @tom_orsborn
Wemby won’t be a starter. The All-Star reserves will be revealed Jan. 30 on TNT. – 7:49 PM
Wemby won’t be a starter. The All-Star reserves will be revealed Jan. 30 on TNT. – 7:49 PM
Paul Garcia @PaulGarciaNBA
Wemby has now recorded 5 or more blocks in 4 of 9 January games: open.substack.com/pub/thespotups… – 6:51 PM
Wemby has now recorded 5 or more blocks in 4 of 9 January games: open.substack.com/pub/thespotups… – 6:51 PM
Paul Garcia @PaulGarciaNBA
Wemby shined in his home country NBA debut with 30 points, 11 rebounds, 6 assists, and 5 blocks in 32 mins: open.substack.com/pub/thespotups… pic.x.com/tijJJAskqV – 6:50 PM
Wemby shined in his home country NBA debut with 30 points, 11 rebounds, 6 assists, and 5 blocks in 32 mins: open.substack.com/pub/thespotups… pic.x.com/tijJJAskqV – 6:50 PM
Kurt Helin @basketballtalk
Watch Victor Wembanyama put on a show in Paris with 30 points, alley-oop off the glass to himself
nbcsports.com/nba/news/watch… – 6:09 PM
Watch Victor Wembanyama put on a show in Paris with 30 points, alley-oop off the glass to himself
nbcsports.com/nba/news/watch… – 6:09 PM
Tim Reynolds @ByTimReynolds
There’s a girl — a kid reporter — asking Wemby a question in the postgame news conference. She might be 12. She looks petrified to talk to someone who is basically a national hero. And he’s handling it with perfect grace. Very cool moment. – 5:33 PM
There’s a girl — a kid reporter — asking Wemby a question in the postgame news conference. She might be 12. She looks petrified to talk to someone who is basically a national hero. And he’s handling it with perfect grace. Very cool moment. – 5:33 PM
Kurt Helin @basketballtalk
Just for the record, my votes for All-Star Game starters:
West Starters
G. Stephen Curry
G. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
F. Nikola Jokic
F. Victor Wembanyama
F. Anthony Davis
East Starters
G. Jalen Brunson
G. Donovan Mitchell
F. Giannis Antetokounmpo
F. Evan Mobley
F. Jayson Tatum – 5:22 PM
Just for the record, my votes for All-Star Game starters:
West Starters
G. Stephen Curry
G. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
F. Nikola Jokic
F. Victor Wembanyama
F. Anthony Davis
East Starters
G. Jalen Brunson
G. Donovan Mitchell
F. Giannis Antetokounmpo
F. Evan Mobley
F. Jayson Tatum – 5:22 PM
Tim Reynolds @ByTimReynolds
Victor Wembanyama addressed the crowd in French before the game.
“I don’t know what Victor said before the game, but whatever he said worked,” Pacers coach Rick Carlisle said.
Spurs won 140-110. – 4:42 PM
Victor Wembanyama addressed the crowd in French before the game.
“I don’t know what Victor said before the game, but whatever he said worked,” Pacers coach Rick Carlisle said.
Spurs won 140-110. – 4:42 PM
The Ringer @ringernba
The hype was real around Victor Wembanyama and the second-year star is now reshaping the NBA as we know it.
@kirkgoldsberry deep-dives into the wild Wemby numbers:
theringer.com/2025/01/23/nba… – 4:36 PM
The hype was real around Victor Wembanyama and the second-year star is now reshaping the NBA as we know it.
@kirkgoldsberry deep-dives into the wild Wemby numbers:
theringer.com/2025/01/23/nba… – 4:36 PM
Scott Agness @ScottAgness
A complete performance from Wemby in his return to France: game-high 30pts, 11rebs, 6asts, 5blks.
Put on a show for his fans and did so with ease. – 4:13 PM
A complete performance from Wemby in his return to France: game-high 30pts, 11rebs, 6asts, 5blks.
Put on a show for his fans and did so with ease. – 4:13 PM
Paul Garcia @PaulGarciaNBA
Wemby’s line right now: 30 points, 11 rebounds, 6 assists, 5 blocks
The Spurs have led by as many as 26 points. This is their largest lead since the blowout win over the Clippers on NYE – 4:06 PM
Wemby’s line right now: 30 points, 11 rebounds, 6 assists, 5 blocks
The Spurs have led by as many as 26 points. This is their largest lead since the blowout win over the Clippers on NYE – 4:06 PM
Scott Agness @ScottAgness
MVP chants are back for Wemby. Second time tonight.
And they’re only going to continue as he puts on a complete performance while blowing out the Pacers. – 4:01 PM
MVP chants are back for Wemby. Second time tonight.
And they’re only going to continue as he puts on a complete performance while blowing out the Pacers. – 4:01 PM
Paul Garcia @PaulGarciaNBA
3Q: Spurs by 25. SA wins the 3Q 45-23.
Wemby 24 pts, 11 reb, 6 ast, 5 blk
Vassell 22 pts
Barnes 14 pts
Sochan 13 pts
Jones 11 pts – 3:54 PM
3Q: Spurs by 25. SA wins the 3Q 45-23.
Wemby 24 pts, 11 reb, 6 ast, 5 blk
Vassell 22 pts
Barnes 14 pts
Sochan 13 pts
Jones 11 pts – 3:54 PM
Scott Agness @ScottAgness
This game got away from the Pacers in the 3rd. Just brutal.
Outscored 45-23 — the most by an opponent all season — and the Pacers trail 105-80 after 3.
Wemby leads all with 24/11. – 3:52 PM
This game got away from the Pacers in the 3rd. Just brutal.
Outscored 45-23 — the most by an opponent all season — and the Pacers trail 105-80 after 3.
Wemby leads all with 24/11. – 3:52 PM
Sam Quinn @SamQuinnCBS
I hope Wemby in Paris becomes an annual thing moving forward. He’s going to be the face of the league very soon, and giving him a signature slot on the regular season schedule makes plenty of sense. – 3:50 PM
I hope Wemby in Paris becomes an annual thing moving forward. He’s going to be the face of the league very soon, and giving him a signature slot on the regular season schedule makes plenty of sense. – 3:50 PM
Scott Agness @ScottAgness
Pacers guards get blocked by Wemby on THREE straight possessions, leading to Spurs scores each time.
He’s such a weapon. – 3:49 PM
Pacers guards get blocked by Wemby on THREE straight possessions, leading to Spurs scores each time.
He’s such a weapon. – 3:49 PM
Scott Agness @ScottAgness
Big cheers for Wemby as he returns. They went from up 13 to up 20 as he sat for about four minutes.
Pacers now down 20 — and it hasn’t been pretty. – 3:43 PM
Big cheers for Wemby as he returns. They went from up 13 to up 20 as he sat for about four minutes.
Pacers now down 20 — and it hasn’t been pretty. – 3:43 PM
Paul Garcia @PaulGarciaNBA
The Spurs have led by double digits in 67% of their games this season.
SA enters 18-9 when leading by double digits.
Wemby 20 pts, Vassell 17 pts, Barnes 14 pts – 3:35 PM
The Spurs have led by double digits in 67% of their games this season.
SA enters 18-9 when leading by double digits.
Wemby 20 pts, Vassell 17 pts, Barnes 14 pts – 3:35 PM
Paul Garcia @PaulGarciaNBA
In the first half, the Spurs had Sochan run the backup five minutes.
Mamu played at the 4 in lineups with Wemby.
No Bassey or Collins mins – 3:13 PM
In the first half, the Spurs had Sochan run the backup five minutes.
Mamu played at the 4 in lineups with Wemby.
No Bassey or Collins mins – 3:13 PM
Paul Garcia @PaulGarciaNBA
Half: Spurs by 3. SA wins the 2Q 30-28.
Wemby 15 pts, 5 reb, 1 blk
Vassell 14 pts
Jones 5 ast
Toppin 11 pts
Haliburton 11 pts
Mathurin 10 pts
2s: Spurs by 4
3s: Spurs by 3
FTs: Pacers by 4 – 3:08 PM
Half: Spurs by 3. SA wins the 2Q 30-28.
Wemby 15 pts, 5 reb, 1 blk
Vassell 14 pts
Jones 5 ast
Toppin 11 pts
Haliburton 11 pts
Mathurin 10 pts
2s: Spurs by 4
3s: Spurs by 3
FTs: Pacers by 4 – 3:08 PM
Paul Garcia @PaulGarciaNBA
1Q: Spurs by 1.
Wemby 10 pts, 4 reb, 1 blk
Vassell 7 pts
Sochan 7 pts, 4 reb off bench
Toppin 11 pts
Siakam 7 pts
Haliburton 5 pts
2s: Spurs by 6
3s: Pacers by 3
FTs: Pacers by 2 – 2:39 PM
1Q: Spurs by 1.
Wemby 10 pts, 4 reb, 1 blk
Vassell 7 pts
Sochan 7 pts, 4 reb off bench
Toppin 11 pts
Siakam 7 pts
Haliburton 5 pts
2s: Spurs by 6
3s: Pacers by 3
FTs: Pacers by 2 – 2:39 PM
Tom Petrini @RealTomPetrini
We sat down with Spurs rookie Harrison Ingram for a long interview on:
-His unique path and stacked résumé
-Chess openings
-BBQ
-Family
-His left hand and playmaking
-Wemby providing his ‘welcome to the NBA’ moment
-How it works in Austin
📺: youtu.be/eenGl9AH2rw?si… pic.x.com/YxYGutALE4 – 2:29 PM
We sat down with Spurs rookie Harrison Ingram for a long interview on:
-His unique path and stacked résumé
-Chess openings
-BBQ
-Family
-His left hand and playmaking
-Wemby providing his ‘welcome to the NBA’ moment
-How it works in Austin
📺: youtu.be/eenGl9AH2rw?si… pic.x.com/YxYGutALE4 – 2:29 PM
Paul Garcia @PaulGarciaNBA
7 points already for Wemby in the opening quarter:
2 points off a dunk out of P&R with Vassell
2 points from mid-range
3 points on trail three over Turner
He also has 1 block
Spurs by 3 – 2:28 PM
7 points already for Wemby in the opening quarter:
2 points off a dunk out of P&R with Vassell
2 points from mid-range
3 points on trail three over Turner
He also has 1 block
Spurs by 3 – 2:28 PM
Scott Agness @ScottAgness
Spurs called a timeout after falling behind 12-8, then scored seven straight … leading Carlisle to call timeout. Wemby has a quick 7pts – 2:26 PM
Spurs called a timeout after falling behind 12-8, then scored seven straight … leading Carlisle to call timeout. Wemby has a quick 7pts – 2:26 PM
Scott Agness @ScottAgness
Pregame comments – in French – from Bennedict Mathurin and Wemby pic.x.com/Ll9N7Kv74b – 2:15 PM
Pregame comments – in French – from Bennedict Mathurin and Wemby pic.x.com/Ll9N7Kv74b – 2:15 PM
Ball Don’t Lie @Balldontlie
French Connection 🇫🇷
Wemby and Tony Parker linked up ahead of Spurs-Pacers in Paris.
(via @spurs)
pic.x.com/ndOabyGtQs – 2:15 PM
French Connection 🇫🇷
Wemby and Tony Parker linked up ahead of Spurs-Pacers in Paris.
(via @spurs)
pic.x.com/ndOabyGtQs – 2:15 PM
Paul Garcia @PaulGarciaNBA
Starters for Spurs vs Pacers in France:
CP3 vs Haliburton
Vassell vs Nembhard
Castle vs Mathurin
Barnes vs Siakam
Wemby vs Turner
Jeremy Sochan is available to play.
The Pacers are favored by 2.5 – 1:50 PM
Starters for Spurs vs Pacers in France:
CP3 vs Haliburton
Vassell vs Nembhard
Castle vs Mathurin
Barnes vs Siakam
Wemby vs Turner
Jeremy Sochan is available to play.
The Pacers are favored by 2.5 – 1:50 PM
Tom Haberstroh @tomhaberstroh
“In this league, you never have as much time as you think you have.”
The Rookie-Scale Contract Hack and why the Spurs should pursue Stephen Curry to pair with Wemby — now. sports.yahoo.com/the-rookie-sca… – 1:44 PM
“In this league, you never have as much time as you think you have.”
The Rookie-Scale Contract Hack and why the Spurs should pursue Stephen Curry to pair with Wemby — now. sports.yahoo.com/the-rookie-sca… – 1:44 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Pick 5 to be All-Star starters:
Shai
Jokic
Durant
Edwards
Booker
Fox
Sabonis
Wemby
Kyrie
LeBron
Davis
Steph
Jaren
Ja
Sengun
Harden pic.x.com/0BdoxLMQ5B – 12:43 PM
Pick 5 to be All-Star starters:
Shai
Jokic
Durant
Edwards
Booker
Fox
Sabonis
Wemby
Kyrie
LeBron
Davis
Steph
Jaren
Ja
Sengun
Harden pic.x.com/0BdoxLMQ5B – 12:43 PM
Scott Agness @ScottAgness
Rick Carlisle on what he expects from Wemby playing two games in front of a home crowd:
“I hope he settles in and has an enjoyable two games. Just not too enjoyable…“ pic.x.com/LdwTGKApPj – 12:32 PM
Rick Carlisle on what he expects from Wemby playing two games in front of a home crowd:
“I hope he settles in and has an enjoyable two games. Just not too enjoyable…“ pic.x.com/LdwTGKApPj – 12:32 PM
Scott Agness @ScottAgness
Pacers beginning to hit the floor for pregame warmups. This one is their home game so they’re going to make it feel like GFH as much as possible despite Wemby returning home.
Pacers game ops, Pacemates, Power Pack, DJ & more. pic.x.com/fDYswUO4D8 – 12:00 PM
Pacers beginning to hit the floor for pregame warmups. This one is their home game so they’re going to make it feel like GFH as much as possible despite Wemby returning home.
Pacers game ops, Pacemates, Power Pack, DJ & more. pic.x.com/fDYswUO4D8 – 12:00 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Wemby this season:
24.4 PPG
10.8 RPG
1.1 SPG
4.0 BPG
Joins Hakeem, D-Rob and Kareem as the only players with 20/10/1s/4b in a season. pic.x.com/Z5GgcRuXvf – 10:55 AM
Wemby this season:
24.4 PPG
10.8 RPG
1.1 SPG
4.0 BPG
Joins Hakeem, D-Rob and Kareem as the only players with 20/10/1s/4b in a season. pic.x.com/Z5GgcRuXvf – 10:55 AM
Tom Haberstroh @tomhaberstroh
🚨 NEW BIG NUMBER ON @YahooSports:
@YourManDevine and I share our All-Star starter picks. We think Wemby deserves the nod, but who should start next to him?
Apple: tinyurl.com/e999j37x
Spotify: tinyurl.com/4k6ztxp7
YouTube: youtube.com/watch?v=HJNuzf… – 10:06 AM
🚨 NEW BIG NUMBER ON @YahooSports:
@YourManDevine and I share our All-Star starter picks. We think Wemby deserves the nod, but who should start next to him?
Apple: tinyurl.com/e999j37x
Spotify: tinyurl.com/4k6ztxp7
YouTube: youtube.com/watch?v=HJNuzf… – 10:06 AM
More on this storyline
Michael C. Wright: From ESPN Research: Wembanyama reached 400 career blocks in 108 games, 3rd-fastest among players to debut since 1973-74 when blocks became official, trailing M. Bol & D. Robinson. Wemby reached 400 career assists & 400 blocks in 108 games, fastest by any player since 1973-74. -via Twitter @mikecwright / January 23, 2025
StatMuse: Victor Wembanyama today: 30 PTS 11 REB 6 AST 5 BLK Home sweet home. 🇫🇷 pic.x.com/BxdpC0NUW3 -via Twitter @statmuse / January 23, 2025
StatMuse: Number of games with 30/10/5/5b: 4 — Tim Duncan 4 — Victor Wembanyama pic.x.com/pMWzoLDoIP -via Twitter @statmuse / January 23, 2025
