Photo by Tim Warner/Getty Images The Spurs fell back down to earth, with Wemby failing to even attempt a shot in the second. On Tuesday night, Victor Wembanyama experienced a challenging outing in Houston. The rookie concluded the game with just 10 points, marking his fourth-lowest point total of the season. This performance echoed the difficulties he faced in the first game of the season when foul trouble hindered his court presence. Adding to the Spurs’ woes, they had to contend with a stellar performance from Alperen Sengun, who dropped an impressive 45 points and 16 rebounds on them. “[Alperen] Sengun had 45 and 16 on this man… Victor Wembanyama got absolutely bullied last night.”— Chandler Parsons ️
(via @RunItBackFDTV) pic.twitter.com/XmINtr6yP0— ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) March 6, 2024 Today’s headlines are rightfully showering praise on Sengun’s dominance. Former Houston Rocket forward Chandler Parsons expressed his strong opinion, insisting that Wembanyama received “an ass whopping” from the Turkish international. This sentiment wasn’t exclusive to ex-players; Sengun himself commented on Wemby’s perceived lack of strength in a post-game press conference. While I may not entirely agree with the extent of the coverage focusing on the matchup between Vic and Sengun, some positive moments emerged when the two shared the court. The Turkish international went 9-17 but faced stiff resistance, getting blocked five times by the Frenchman. He went 9-17 against him in the paint and was blocked 5 times lmao. Bro went 11-15 against everybody else https://t.co/13R7nIosiN— Spurs Legacy (@spurs_four) March 6, 2024 Despite these glimpses of positivity for Wemby, the Rockets demonstrated what he could expect in the future: opposing teams meticulously executing game plans against him. Ime Oduku and his coaching staff effectively prevented the rookie from attempting a single shot in the second half. Although nights like these are rare for Vic, they undoubtedly serve as invaluable learning experiences. For now, he should regroup and shift his focus to the upcoming game on Thursday night in Sacramento. In each game, I consistently witness the rookie delivering brilliant passes, showcasing notable growth as a playmaker. Look at this touch pass by Victor pic.twitter.com/tAjhZRTYzU— Brett Usher (@UsherNBA) March 6, 2024 Wondering about the possibility of Wemby achieving a quadruple-double during his rookie campaign? Well, now you can place a bet on it at an enticing 100-1 odds. Keep in mind that this impressive stat line hasn’t happened in the NBA for 30 years. Although this is from before Tuesday’s game, it remains relevant. The rookie has been incredible, carrying the Spurs despite their poor record. One of the craziest stats I’ve seen pic.twitter.com/TCFn6qNWcS— Wemby Central (@WembyCentral) March 5, 2024 Additionally, Wemby is making a significant impact on the defensive end, surpassing the standards set by previous Defensive Players of the Year winners. Stocks in a season:
265 — Wemby this season
254 — 2023 DPOY
137 — 2022 DPOY
230 — 2021 DPOY
127 — 2020 DPOY
253 — 2019 DPOY
173 — 2018 DPOY
260 — 2017 DPOY
199 — 2016 DPOY
196 — 2015 DPOY
Wemby already has more stocks than any of the last 10 DPOYs in their winning season. pic.twitter.com/WCWJkmX5KK— WembyMuse (@Wemby_Muse) March 6, 2024
Source: https://www.poundingtherock.com/2024/3/ ... in-houston