By Jeff McDonald | San Antonio Express-News (SAEN), 2024-11-13 23:37:11
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2024 年 11 月 13 日星期三，在德克萨斯州圣安东尼奥的弗罗斯特银行中心，圣安东尼奥马刺队中锋维克托·文班亚马(Victor Wembanyama) (1号) 对他的队友圣安东尼奥马刺队后卫布莱克·韦斯利(Blake Wesley) (14号) 在对阵华盛顿奇才队的下半场比赛中扣篮做出反应。文班亚马砍下职业生涯最高的 50 分，马刺队以 139-130 击败奇才队。
星期三第四节还剩 7 分 30 秒时，维克托·文班亚马(Victor Wembanyama)下场，弗罗斯特银行中心的球迷们起立鼓掌。
他带着职业生涯最高的 50 分下场休息，马刺队似乎正朝着战胜华盛顿队的方向稳步前进。文班亚马只想在舒适的场边平静地结束这个夜晚。
“在比赛结束时，最好不要让自己担惊受怕，”文班亚马说。
然而，马刺队不得不在文班亚马篮球生涯中最美好的夜晚经历一番紧张的时刻，最终以 139-130 险胜状态低迷的奇才队。
克里斯·保罗(Chris Paul)贡献了 9 分和 11 次助攻，德文·瓦塞尔(Devin Vassell)替补出场砍下 17 分，马刺队（6 胜 6 负）顶住了乔丹·普尔(Jordan Poole)的 42 分和奇才队末节的反扑，送给对手六连败。
文班亚马上赛季对阵纽约的比赛中曾得到 40 分，这是他之前的职业生涯最高得分，而他在本周三第三节结束前就已超越了这一纪录。
文班亚马在第四节中段下场时，马刺队以 120-101 领先。奇才队（2 胜 8 负）几乎立即打出一波 13-2 的进攻，将比分追近，其中普尔在这段时间内得到 7 分。
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在华盛顿队将分差缩小到 10 分后不久，文班亚马就来到了记录台准备上场，主场球迷再次为他欢呼。
文班亚马的得分仍然停留在 50 分，奇才队在最后一分钟将分差缩小到 6 分，但凭借保罗和瓦塞尔的关键投篮，以及在最后 36.5 秒内罚球线上 8 投 6 中的表现，马刺队最终守住了胜利。
终场哨响时，文班亚马终于可以庆祝他最新的、最伟大的成就了。
包括本周三的比赛在内，马刺队历史上只有 14 场 50 分的比赛，由 8 名球员完成。最近一次是拉马库斯·阿尔德里奇(LaMarcus Aldridge)在 2019 年 1 月对阵俄克拉荷马城的加时赛中砍下 56 分。
在文班亚马之前，马刺队上一次在常规时间砍下 50 分的球员是 1994 年的大卫·罗宾逊(David Robinson)。
“这有点像一个私人俱乐部，”文班亚马说，他在上场的 26 分钟内就得到了 50 分。“这是我感到自豪的事情。”
以下是文班亚马周三爆发性表现的三个要点：
- 对文班来说，这不仅仅是“又一场比赛”
这是文班亚马又一个创造历史的夜晚，他成为了马刺队历史上砍下 50 分的最年轻球员。
他是联盟历史上第四年轻的 50 分先生，仅次于布兰登·詹宁斯(Brandon Jennings)——是的，布兰登·詹宁斯——勒布朗·詹姆斯(LeBron James)和德文·布克(Devin Booker)。
维克托·文班亚马谈战胜奇才队并砍下职业生涯最高的 50 分 pic.twitter.com/lDivMz6cAI
— Spurs Nation (@ Spurs_Nation) 2024 年 11 月 14 日
他离追平查克·珀森(Chuck Person)的马刺队单场 9 记三分的纪录只差一个三分球。他成为马刺队历史上第一位连续三场比赛至少投进六个三分球的球员。
文班亚马也是联盟历史上第一个在六场比赛中投进 20 个三分球和送出 25 次盖帽的球员。
对于这位马刺队的超级巨星来说，这是一个全方位的特殊夜晚，他说他的目标更高。
“我的第一个想法是，最终我希望我们接下来的表现能盖过这场比赛，”文班亚马说。“我希望在未来，这只是一场普通的比赛。”
- 弟子肖似恩师
马刺队四场比赛中第三次获胜，胜率达到 50%，文班亚马打出了一场历史性的比赛，而……代理教练米奇·约翰逊(Mitch Johnson)在赛后新闻发布会上花了大量时间抱怨球队的防守漏洞百出。
格雷格·波波维奇(Gregg Popovich)会为此感到骄傲的。
“当你得到 139 分时，比赛不应该这么胶着，”约翰逊说。
这话一点没错。
马刺队教练米奇·约翰逊谈马刺队险胜奇才队 pic.twitter.com/UBpnskN4dk
— Spurs Nation (@ Spurs_Nation) 2024 年 11 月 14 日
马刺队在弗罗斯特银行中心几乎葬送了一个本该令人愉快的夜晚，他们的防守在四分之三的比赛时间里都近乎糟糕。
他们在四个小节中的三个小节都丢掉了至少 30 分，包括在第四节丢掉了 39 分，他们在努力结束比赛的过程中苦苦挣扎。
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奇才队在防守端也并非无懈可击，马刺队在第三节砍下 41 分（稍后会详细介绍）让他们雪上加霜。
马刺队无法限制普尔或华盛顿队众多三分射手，就像奇才队无法限制文班亚马或马刺队的射手一样。两队的三分球命中率都是 44 投 18 中。
最终，马刺队在一场对攻大战中获胜，他们需要打破之前 118 分的赛季最高得分才能在第四节险胜。这不是他们想要的赢球方式。
- 惊喜！马刺队现在统治了第三节
马刺队上赛季在第三节的挣扎不是秘密。无论半场比分如何，第三节对他们来说注定是一场灾难。
现在可不一样了，马刺队在本赛季到目前为止已经成为了一个真正的第三节怪兽。
在本周三的比赛之前，马刺队在第三节的正负值仅次于炙手可热的勇士队，排名联盟第二。这一趋势在与奇才队的比赛中也没有结束。
上半场与华盛顿队战成 67 平后，马刺队爆发，以 41-24 赢得了第三节。这为马刺队在第四节的几次危险时刻提供了足够的缓冲。
从赛季开始之前，第三节的表现就一直是马刺队讨论的话题。
“甚至在训练营开始之前我们就谈过这个问题，”前锋哈里森·巴恩斯(Harrison Barnes)说。“我们希望以正确的方式开始第三节。我们希望拥有正确的能量。在这方面，我们做得更好了，更有针对性了。”
到目前为止，这个教训似乎已经深入人心。
San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama (1) reacts during the second half at Frost Bank Center on Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2024, in San Antonio, Texas. The Spurs defeated the Wizards, 139-130, and Wembanyama made a career-high 50 points.
San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama (1) reacts as his teammate San Antonio Spurs guard Blake Wesley (14) goes up for a dunk on the Washington Wizards during the second half at Frost Bank Center on Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2024, in San Antonio, Texas. Wembanyama made a career-high 50 points as the Spurs defeated the Wizards, 139-130.
San Antonio Spurs guard Chris Paul (3) looks to make a pass as San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama (1) works to make himself open inbetween Washington Wizards forward Alexandre Sarr (20) and forward Kyle Kuzma (33) during the second half at Frost Bank Center on Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2024, in San Antonio, Texas. The Spurs defeated the Wizards, 139-130.
San Antonio Spurs’ Keldon Johnson, from left, Sidy Cissoko, Jeremy Sochan, Tre Jones, and others react after seeing their teammate Victor Wembanyama (1) break his career-high game scoring record during the second half against the Washington Wizards at Frost Bank Center on Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2024, in San Antonio, Texas. Wembanyama made a career-high 50 points in their 139-130 victory over the Wizards.
Washington Wizards guard Jordan Poole (13) drives around San Antonio Spurs guard Malaki Branham (22) for a layup during the second half at Frost Bank Center on Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2024, in San Antonio, Texas. The Spurs defeated the Wizards, 139-130.
San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama (1) is fouled during a collision with Washington Wizards center Jonas Valanciunas (17) and forward Corey Kispert (24) during the second half at Frost Bank Center on Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2024, in San Antonio, Texas. The Spurs defeated the Wizards, 139-130.
San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama (1) reacts after colliding with Washington Wizards forward Corey Kispert (24) and center Jonas Valanciunas (17) during the second half at Frost Bank Center on Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2024, in San Antonio, Texas. The Spurs defeated the Wizards, 139-130.
San Antonio Spurs forward Jeremy Sochan, center, gets in the middle of a scuffle between Washington Wizards guard Jordan Poole (13) and San Antonio Spurs guard Chris Paul (3) during the second half at Frost Bank Center on Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2024, in San Antonio, Texas. The Spurs defeated the Wizards, 139-130.
Washington Wizards guard Jordan Poole (13) gets into a verbal altercation with a San Antonio Spurs fan sitting courtside during the second half of an NBA game against the Spurs at Frost Bank Center on Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2024, in San Antonio, Texas. The Spurs defeated the Wizards, 139-130.
San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama (1) watches his teammate Sidy Cissoko carry his game ball to the locker room while celebrating a Spurs’ 139-130 victory over the Washington Wizards at Frost Bank Center on Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2024, in San Antonio, Texas. Wembanyama made a career-high 50 points in the game, surpassing his previous 40-point record made in March 2024.
San Antonio Spurs guard Devin Vassell (24) goes up for a shot between Washington Wizards guard Jordan Poole (13) and forward Kyle Kuzma (33) during the first half at Frost Bank Center on Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2024, in San Antonio, Texas.
San Antonio Spurs acting head coach Mitch Johnson talks to guard Stephon Castle (5) and center Victor Wembanyama (1) during the second half against the Washington Wizards at Frost Bank Center on Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2024, in San Antonio, Texas. The Spurs defeated the Wizards, 139-130.
Washington Wizards forward Alexandre Sarr (20) dunks over San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama (1) during the second half at Frost Bank Center on Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2024, in San Antonio, Texas. The Spurs defeated the Wizards, 139-130.
Washington Wizards forward Alexandre Sarr (20) and Washington Wizards guard Bilal Coulibaly (0) guard San Antonio Spurs guard Stephon Castle (5) at the net during the first half at Frost Bank Center on Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2024, in San Antonio, Texas.
San Antonio Spurs guard Blake Wesley (14) dunks on the Washington Wizards during the first half at Frost Bank Center on Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2024, in San Antonio, Texas.
San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama (1) makes a three-point shot over Washington Wizards center Jonas Valanciunas (17) during the first half at Frost Bank Center on Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2024, in San Antonio, Texas. The Spurs defeated the Wizards, 139-130, and Wembanyama scored a career-high 50 points.
San Antonio Spurs guard Blake Wesley (14) dunks on the Washington Wizards during the first half at Frost Bank Center on Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2024, in San Antonio, Texas.
Washington Wizards forward Corey Kispert (24) makes a three-pointer over San Antonio Spurs forward Zach Collins (23) during the second half at Frost Bank Center on Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2024, in San Antonio, Texas. The Spurs defeated the Wizards, 139-130.
San Antonio Spurs acting head coach Mitch Johnson talks with NBA referee Ben Taylor during the second half at Frost Bank Center on Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2024, in San Antonio, Texas. The Spurs defeated the Wizards, 139-130.
San Antonio Spurs guard Chris Paul (3) talks to San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama (1) as they push the ball down the court during the second half against the Washington Wizards at Frost Bank Center on Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2024, in San Antonio, Texas. The Spurs defeated the Wizards, 139-130.
Washington Wizards center Jonas Valanciunas (17) guards San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama (1) during the first half at Frost Bank Center on Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2024, in San Antonio, Texas.
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Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama scores 50 points vs. Washington Wizards
San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama (1) reacts as his teammate San Antonio Spurs guard Blake Wesley (14) goes up for a dunk on the Washington Wizards during the second half at Frost Bank Center on Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2024, in San Antonio, Texas. Wembanyama made a career-high 50 points as the Spurs defeated the Wizards, 139-130.
With 7:30 remaining in the fourth quarter Wednesday, Victor Wembanyama came out of the game to a standing ovation from the Frost Bank Center faithful.
He was headed to the bench with a career-best 50 points and the Spurs seemed to be cruising to victory over Washington. All Wembanyama wanted to do was finish the night in peace from the comfort of the sidelines.
“It’s always better not to scare ourselves at the end of games,” Wembanyama said.
Instead, the Spurs had to sweat out the best night of Wembanyama’s basketball life before holding on for a 139-130 victory over the spiraling Wizards.
Chris Paul added nine points and 11 assists and Devin Vassell pumped in 17 points off the bench as the Spurs (6-6) survived 42 points from Jordan Poole and a late Wizards flurry to send them to its sixth loss in a row.
Wembanyama’s previous career high was 40 set last season against New York, a number he had surpassed before the end of the third quarter Wednesday.
The Spurs were ahead 120-101 when Wembanyama left the game midway through the fourth quarter. Almost immediately, the Wizards (2-8) rattled off a 13-2 run to get themselves back into the game, with Poole scoring seven points in that span.
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Not long after Washington crawled within 10 points, Wembanyama was at the scorer’s table to check in, and the home crowd cheered him again.
Wembanyama remained stuck on 50 points and Washington closed within six headed to the final minute, but the Spurs were able to hang on thanks to clutch shot-making from Paul and Vassell, as well as a 6-of-8 performance from the free-throw line in the final 36.5 seconds.
When the final horn sounded, Wembanyama was at last able to celebrate his latest, greatest achievement.
Including Wednesday, there have been only 14 50-point games in the Spurs history, accomplished by only eight players. The most recent came from LaMarcus Aldridge, who poured in 56 in an overtime victory over Oklahoma City in January 2019.
Before Wembanyama, the last Spurs 50-piece in regulation came from David Robinson 1994.
“It’s kind of a private club,” said Wembanyama, who scored his 50 points in the first 26 minutes he was on the floor. “It’s something I’m proud of.”
Here are three takeaways from Wembanyama’s detonation on Wednesday:
1. Not ‘just another one’ for Wemby
It was another one of those history-making nights from Wembanyama, who became the youngest player in Spurs history to log a 50-point game.
He was the fourth-youngest in league history, behind Brandon Jennings – yes, Brandon Jennings – LeBron James, and Devin Booker.
Victor Wembanyama on scoring a career-high 50 in the win over the Wizards pic.twitter.com/lDivMz6cAI
— Spurs Nation (@ Spurs_Nation) November 14, 2024
He fell one 3-pointer shy of matching Chuck Person for the Spurs’ single-game record of nine. He became the first Spurs player to make at least six long balls in three consecutive games.
Wembanyama is also the first player in league history to register 20 3-pointers and 25 blocks over a six-game span.
It was a special night all around for the Spurs’ superstar, who says he is only aiming for more.
“My first thought is eventually I want the rest of our performances to overshadow this one,” Wembanyama said. “I want to make it so that in the future, it’s just another one.”
2. The apple doesn’t fall far from the coaching tree
The Spurs won for the third time in four games to improve to .500, Wembanyama had a historic game and … acting coach Mitch Johnson spent a good bit of his postgame news conference bemoaning the team’s porous defense.
Gregg Popovich would be proud.
“When you score 139 points it should not be that close of a game,” Johnson said.
No lies detected there.
Spurs coach Mitch Johnson on the Spurs holding on to beat the Wizards pic.twitter.com/UBpnskN4dk
— Spurs Nation (@ Spurs_Nation) November 14, 2024
The Spurs nearly squandered a feel-good night at the Frost Bank Center with a defensive performance that bordered on bad for three-fourths of the game.
They allowed at least 30 points in three of the four quarters, including 39 in the fourth as they struggled to put the game away.
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It helped the Wizards were not exactly the paragon of defensive dominance either, sunk by a 41-point third quarter from the Spurs (more on that later).
The Spurs couldn’t get a handle on Poole or Washington’s bevy of 3-point shooters, the same way the Wizards could not get a handle on Wembanyama or the Spurs’ snipers. Both teams finished 18 of 44 from 3-point range.
In the end, the Spurs won in a shootout, needing to scorch their previous season high of 118 points to eke out a fourth-quarter victory. This is not the way they would prefer to win.
3. Surprise! The Spurs own third quarters now
The Spurs’ struggles in third quarters were no secret last season. No matter what the score at halftime, the third quarter was bound to be a blowout going against them.
Don’t look now, but the Spurs so far this season have been a bona fide third-quarter monster.
Coming into Wednesday, the Spurs had the second-best plus-minus in the third quarter behind only the sizzling Golden State Warriors. The trend did not end with the Wizards.
Tied with Washington at the half 67-all, the Spurs exploded to win the third quarter 41-24. That provided enough cushion for the Spurs to survive a few dicey moments in the fourth.
The third quarters have been a topic of conversation for the Spurs since before the season began.
“We talked about it even before the start of training camp,” forward Harrison Barnes said. “We want to start third quarters off on the right foot. We want to have the right energy. We’ve done a better job of being intentional about that.”
It seems like the lesson has stuck so far.
San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama (1) reacts during the second half at Frost Bank Center on Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2024, in San Antonio, Texas. The Spurs defeated the Wizards, 139-130, and Wembanyama made a career-high 50 points.
San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama (1) reacts as his teammate San Antonio Spurs guard Blake Wesley (14) goes up for a dunk on the Washington Wizards during the second half at Frost Bank Center on Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2024, in San Antonio, Texas. Wembanyama made a career-high 50 points as the Spurs defeated the Wizards, 139-130.
San Antonio Spurs guard Chris Paul (3) looks to make a pass as San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama (1) works to make himself open inbetween Washington Wizards forward Alexandre Sarr (20) and forward Kyle Kuzma (33) during the second half at Frost Bank Center on Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2024, in San Antonio, Texas. The Spurs defeated the Wizards, 139-130.
San Antonio Spurs’ Keldon Johnson, from left, Sidy Cissoko, Jeremy Sochan, Tre Jones, and others react after seeing their teammate Victor Wembanyama (1) break his career-high game scoring record during the second half against the Washington Wizards at Frost Bank Center on Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2024, in San Antonio, Texas. Wembanyama made a career-high 50 points in their 139-130 victory over the Wizards.
Washington Wizards guard Jordan Poole (13) drives around San Antonio Spurs guard Malaki Branham (22) for a layup during the second half at Frost Bank Center on Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2024, in San Antonio, Texas. The Spurs defeated the Wizards, 139-130.
San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama (1) is fouled during a collision with Washington Wizards center Jonas Valanciunas (17) and forward Corey Kispert (24) during the second half at Frost Bank Center on Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2024, in San Antonio, Texas. The Spurs defeated the Wizards, 139-130.
San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama (1) reacts after colliding with Washington Wizards forward Corey Kispert (24) and center Jonas Valanciunas (17) during the second half at Frost Bank Center on Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2024, in San Antonio, Texas. The Spurs defeated the Wizards, 139-130.
San Antonio Spurs forward Jeremy Sochan, center, gets in the middle of a scuffle between Washington Wizards guard Jordan Poole (13) and San Antonio Spurs guard Chris Paul (3) during the second half at Frost Bank Center on Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2024, in San Antonio, Texas. The Spurs defeated the Wizards, 139-130.
Washington Wizards guard Jordan Poole (13) gets into a verbal altercation with a San Antonio Spurs fan sitting courtside during the second half of an NBA game against the Spurs at Frost Bank Center on Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2024, in San Antonio, Texas. The Spurs defeated the Wizards, 139-130.
San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama (1) watches his teammate Sidy Cissoko carry his game ball to the locker room while celebrating a Spurs’ 139-130 victory over the Washington Wizards at Frost Bank Center on Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2024, in San Antonio, Texas. Wembanyama made a career-high 50 points in the game, surpassing his previous 40-point record made in March 2024.
San Antonio Spurs guard Devin Vassell (24) goes up for a shot between Washington Wizards guard Jordan Poole (13) and forward Kyle Kuzma (33) during the first half at Frost Bank Center on Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2024, in San Antonio, Texas.
San Antonio Spurs acting head coach Mitch Johnson talks to guard Stephon Castle (5) and center Victor Wembanyama (1) during the second half against the Washington Wizards at Frost Bank Center on Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2024, in San Antonio, Texas. The Spurs defeated the Wizards, 139-130.
Washington Wizards forward Alexandre Sarr (20) dunks over San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama (1) during the second half at Frost Bank Center on Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2024, in San Antonio, Texas. The Spurs defeated the Wizards, 139-130.
Washington Wizards forward Alexandre Sarr (20) and Washington Wizards guard Bilal Coulibaly (0) guard San Antonio Spurs guard Stephon Castle (5) at the net during the first half at Frost Bank Center on Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2024, in San Antonio, Texas.
San Antonio Spurs guard Blake Wesley (14) dunks on the Washington Wizards during the first half at Frost Bank Center on Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2024, in San Antonio, Texas.
San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama (1) makes a three-point shot over Washington Wizards center Jonas Valanciunas (17) during the first half at Frost Bank Center on Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2024, in San Antonio, Texas. The Spurs defeated the Wizards, 139-130, and Wembanyama scored a career-high 50 points.
San Antonio Spurs guard Blake Wesley (14) dunks on the Washington Wizards during the first half at Frost Bank Center on Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2024, in San Antonio, Texas.
Washington Wizards forward Corey Kispert (24) makes a three-pointer over San Antonio Spurs forward Zach Collins (23) during the second half at Frost Bank Center on Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2024, in San Antonio, Texas. The Spurs defeated the Wizards, 139-130.
San Antonio Spurs acting head coach Mitch Johnson talks with NBA referee Ben Taylor during the second half at Frost Bank Center on Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2024, in San Antonio, Texas. The Spurs defeated the Wizards, 139-130.
San Antonio Spurs guard Chris Paul (3) talks to San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama (1) as they push the ball down the court during the second half against the Washington Wizards at Frost Bank Center on Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2024, in San Antonio, Texas. The Spurs defeated the Wizards, 139-130.
Washington Wizards center Jonas Valanciunas (17) guards San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama (1) during the first half at Frost Bank Center on Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2024, in San Antonio, Texas.
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