By Tom Orsborn, Staff writer | San Antonio Express-News (SAEN), 2024-12-31 22:50:47
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2024年12月31日星期二，在圣安东尼奥进行的一场NBA篮球比赛中，圣安东尼奥马刺队的维克托·文班亚马(Victor Wembanyama)在上半场盖掉了洛杉矶快船队伊维察·祖巴茨的投篮。（美联社照片/达伦·阿贝特）
维克托·文班亚马(Victor Wembanyama)用又一次强势的表现为其统治性的12月画上了圆满的句号。
在2024年的最后一场比赛中，文班亚马上半场砍下全场最高的27分中的21分，帮助马刺以122-86战胜了洛杉矶快船，取得了一场完胜。
这是马刺本赛季最大的赢球分差，文班在上半场的出色发挥引领了这场胜利，这也是他本赛季第20次得分20+。马刺在第四节一度领先41分，成功复仇了11月4日在洛杉矶负于快船的比赛——当时他们在首节领先26分的情况下遭到逆转。
这位2024年的年度最佳新秀在第四节还剩8分钟左右时下场，最终出场26分钟，得到9个篮板、5次助攻、3次盖帽和1次抢断，带领马刺（17胜16负）取得了近三场比赛中的第二场胜利。
“我想留在附加赛和季后赛的竞争行列中，”文班亚马说道，并指出马刺目前在西部联盟排名第九。“而且我今天感觉很好。”
他全场18投10中，包括一个三分球，这让他将连续至少投进一个三分球和送出至少一个盖帽的NBA历史记录延续到了24场。他还连续67场比赛都有盖帽进账，这是自2006-07赛季约什·史密斯连续76场以来最长的纪录。
对于文班亚马来说，这是一个具有历史意义的月份，他在12月共得到342分、120个篮板、58次助攻、53次盖帽和43个三分球。据马刺队的播音员丹·维斯称，这位7尺3寸的中锋是NBA历史上第一个在一个月内得到300+分、100+篮板、50+盖帽、50+助攻和40+三分球的球员。
而且他的很多表现都非常精彩。
“我并没有想着要炫技，但我确实在尝试寻找新的方法来提升我的比赛，并找到应对防守者调整的方法，”文班亚马说。“而且我不害怕打破常规。”
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凯尔登·约翰逊(Keldon Johnson)为马刺得到17分，马刺半场领先20分，并在第一、第二和第四节得分都超过了30分。
由于杰里米·索汉(Jeremy Sochan)背部受伤提前退场，斯蒂芬·卡斯尔(Stephon Castle)在下半场首发出场，得到15分，哈里森·巴恩斯(Harrison Barnes)得到11分。
詹姆斯·哈登(James Harden)为快船队（19胜14负）得到17分，这是他们背靠背的第二场比赛。
以下是马刺在七场比赛中仅有的两场主场比赛之一的三大关键点：
- 即使是保罗也对文班的表现感到惊讶
克里斯·保罗(Chris Paul)在他20年的职业生涯中几乎见过并经历过一切，但在周二的比赛结束后，他承认文班在他的第二个赛季所做的事情是独一无二的。
“他让比赛变得如此轻松，”这位39岁的老将控球后卫说。“我想我已经到了有时会把他视为理所当然的地步，比如他的盖帽、防守，所有的一切。所以，我从未见过这样的事情。”
保罗说，除了超凡脱俗的技术之外，周六即将年满21岁的文班亚马还拥有其他让他与众不同的特质。
“我无法充分表达他是多么成熟，他的比赛、他的心态，他是多么渴望继续变得更好，而且我认为每个人都忘记了这只是他的第二个赛季，”保罗说。
- 快船对索汉来说是个坏消息
本赛季第二次，马刺前锋杰里米·索汉在与快船的比赛中受伤。
卡斯尔在下半场顶替索汉首发，马刺宣布索汉因腰背酸痛退出比赛。索汉在11月4日以104-113输给洛杉矶的比赛中左拇指骨折，并在11月6日至12月1日期间缺席了13场比赛。
但一位球队发言人表示，他最近在面对快船时遭受的伤病并不严重。由于马刺半场领先20分，他们完全可以让他在下半场休息，而不是冒着更严重受伤的风险。
- 卡斯尔再次展现了他的成熟
斯蒂芬·卡斯尔在他原本强势的新秀赛季中遭遇了一段艰难的时期，在周日以110-112输给明尼苏达的比赛中，他陷入了低谷，仅出场8分钟，一分未得，只有1次助攻和4次失误。
但这位新秀一如既往地强势反弹，在对阵快船的比赛中，他23分钟内8投5中，得到15分。他还送出4次助攻，只有1次失误。
“我认为这是对明尼苏达发生的事情的非常成熟的回应，所以我认为他看起来很棒……对他在明尼苏达的七分钟低迷期做出的回应感到非常高兴，”米奇·约翰逊(Mitch Johnson)说。“并不感到惊讶，但非常满意。”
卡斯尔表示，他的反弹表现完全在于“无论比赛好坏，都要忘记过去”。
“有时候不会是你的夜晚，”这位第四顺位新秀说。“有时候你会上场，有时候你不会。但随时做好准备是一种技能。在NBA你必须拥有它。”
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San Antonio Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama, center, collides with Los Angeles Clippers’ James Harden during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2024, in San Antonio.
Los Angeles Clippers’ Kobe Brown, right, drives against San Antonio Spurs’ Tre Jones (33) during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2024, in San Antonio.
Los Angeles Clippers’ Amir Coffey (7) goes up to dunk during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the San Antonio Spurs, Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2024, in San Antonio. (AP Photo/Darren Abate)
San Antonio Spurs’ Keldon Johnson (0) chases the rebound during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Los Angeles Clippers, Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2024, in San Antonio. (AP Photo/Darren Abate)
San Antonio Spurs acting head coach Mitch Johnson, right, speaks with Spurs guard Tre Jones (33) during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Los Angeles Clippers, Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2024, in San Antonio. (AP Photo/Darren Abate)
Los Angeles Clippers’ Kai Jones (23) tangles with San Antonio Spurs’ Zach Collins, left, Keldon Johnson (0) and Tre Jones (33) during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2024, in San Antonio. (AP Photo/Darren Abate)
San Antonio Spurs’ Zach Collins (23) goes to the basket against Los Angeles Clippers’ Ivica Zubac, center left, during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2024, in San Antonio. (AP Photo/Darren Abate)
San Antonio Spurs’ Devin Vassell (24) drives against Los Angeles Clippers’ Amir Coffey, left, during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2024, in San Antonio. (AP Photo/Darren Abate)
San Antonio Spurs’ Jeremy Sochan (10) dunks against Los Angeles Clippers’ Ivica Zubac (40) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2024, in San Antonio. (AP Photo/Darren Abate)
Los Angeles Clippers head coach Tyronn Lue, right, speaks with Clippers guard James Harden, left, during the first half of their NBA basketball game against the San Antonio Spurs, Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2024, in San Antonio. (AP Photo/Darren Abate)
San Antonio Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama (1) moves to block a shot-attempt by Los Angeles Clippers’ Ivica Zubac (40) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2024, in San Antonio. (AP Photo/Darren Abate)
San Antonio Spurs’ Harrison Barnes (40) drives against Los Angeles Clippers’ Norman Powell during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2024, in San Antonio. (AP Photo/Darren Abate)
San Antonio Spurs’ Jeremy Sochan (10) drives against Los Angeles Clippers’ James Harden, left, during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2024, in San Antonio. (AP Photo/Darren Abate)
SAN ANTONIO, TX - DECEMBER 31: Ivica Zubac #40 of the Los Angeles Clippers grabs a rebound over Devin Vassell #24 of the San Antonio Spurs in the first half at Frost Bank Center on December 31, 2024 in San Antonio, Texas.
SAN ANTONIO, TX - DECEMBER 31: Keldon Johnson #0 of the San Antonio Spurs reacts after hitting a three against the Los Angeles Clippers in the first half at Frost Bank Center on December 31, 2024 in San Antonio, Texas.
SAN ANTONIO, TX - DECEMBER 31: Victor Wembanyama #1 of the San Antonio Spurs blocks shot of Ivica Zubac #40 of the Los Angeles Clippers in the second half at Frost Bank Center on December 31, 2024 in San Antonio, Texas.
SAN ANTONIO, TX - DECEMBER 31: Victor Wembanyama #1 of the San Antonio Spurs reacts after hitting a three against the Los Angeles Clippers in the first half at Frost Bank Center on December 31, 2024 in San Antonio, Texas.
SAN ANTONIO, TX - DECEMBER 31: Norman Powell #24 tries to guard Victor Wembanyama #1 of the San Antonio Spurs in the first half at Frost Bank Center on December 31, 2024 in San Antonio, Texas.
SAN ANTONIO, TX - DECEMBER 31: Victor Wembanyama #1 of the San Antonio Spurs reacts after a basket against the Los Angeles Clippers in the first half at Frost Bank Center on December 31, 2024 in San Antonio, Texas.
SAN ANTONIO, TX - DECEMBER 31: Victor Wembanyama #1 of the San Antonio Spurs scores against the Los Angeles Clippers in the first half at Frost Bank Center on December 31, 2024 in San Antonio, Texas.
SAN ANTONIO, TX - DECEMBER 31: Ivica Zubac #40 of the Los Angeles Clippers fouls Zach Collins #23 of the San Antonio Spurs in the first half at Frost Bank Center on December 31, 2024 in San Antonio, Texas.
SAN ANTONIO, TX - DECEMBER 31: Kris Dunn #8 of the Los Angeles Clippers scores on against the San Antonio Spurs in the first half at Frost Bank Center on December 31, 2024 in San Antonio, Texas.
SAN ANTONIO, TX - DECEMBER 31: Chris Paul #3 of the San Antonio Spurs tries to save the ball from going out of bounds against the Los Angeles Clippers in the first half at Frost Bank Center on December 31, 2024 in San Antonio, Texas.
SAN ANTONIO, TX - DECEMBER 31: Harrison Barnes #40 of the San Antonio Spurs recovers a loose ball against the Los Angeles Clippers in the first half at Frost Bank Center on December 31, 2024 in San Antonio, Texas.
SAN ANTONIO, TX - DECEMBER 31: Ivica Zubac #40 of the Los Angeles Clippers drives on Victor Wembanyama #1 of the San Antonio Spurs in the first half at Frost Bank Center on December 31, 2024 in San Antonio, Texas.
SAN ANTONIO, TX - DECEMBER 31: James Harden #1 of the Los Angeles Clippers drives on the San Antonio Spurs in the first half at Frost Bank Center on December 31, 2024 in San Antonio, Texas.
SAN ANTONIO, TX - DECEMBER 31: Kris Dunn #8 of the Los Angeles Clippers steals the ball from Victor Wembanyama #1 of the San Antonio Spurs in the first half at Frost Bank Center on December 31, 2024 in San Antonio, Texas.
SAN ANTONIO, TX - DECEMBER 31: Jeremy Sochan #10 of the San Antonio Spurs jokes with Tre Jones #33 before the start of their game against the Los Angeles Clippers at Frost Bank Center on December 31, 2024 in San Antonio, Texas.
SAN ANTONIO, TX - DECEMBER 31: James Harden #1 of the Los Angeles Clippers directs traffic against the San Antonio Spurs in the first half at Frost Bank Center on December 31, 2024 in San Antonio, Texas.
SAN ANTONIO, TX - DECEMBER 31: Ivica Zubac #40 of the Los Angeles Clippers has his shot blocked by Victor Wembanyama #1 of the San Antonio Spurs in the first half at Frost Bank Center on December 31, 2024 in San Antonio, Texas.
San Antonio Spurs Hype Squad member Madison Leistra stands on the court during the playing of the national anthem before an NBA basketball game against the Los Angeles Clippers, Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2024, in San Antonio. (AP Photo/Darren Abate)
The San Antonio Spurs Coyote, top, dressed as a disco ball, celebrates New Year’s Eve with fans during a timeout in the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Los Angeles Clippers, Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2024, in San Antonio. (AP Photo/Darren Abate)
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3 takeaways as Wembanyama leads Spurs to rout of Clippers
San Antonio Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama (1) blocks a shot by Los Angeles Clippers’ Ivica Zubac during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2024, in San Antonio. (AP Photo/Darren Abate)
Victor Wembanyama capped his dominating December with yet another strong performance.
Wembanyama scored 21 of his game-high 27 points in the first half as the Spurs rolled to a 122-86 wire-to-wire win over the Los Angeles Clippers on Tuesday night in the final game of 2024.
It was the largest margin of victory for the Spurs this season, and Wembanyama triggered it with a commanding first half en route to his 20th game of 20-plus points this season. The Spurs led by as many as 41 points in the fourth as they avenged a 113-104 loss to the Clippers on Nov. 4 in Los Angeles after blowing a 26-point first quarter lead.
Logging 26 minutes after exiting the game for good with about eight minutes left in the fourth quarter, the 2024 Rookie of the Year also had nine rebounds, five assists, three blocks and one steal to lead the Spurs (17-16) to their second win in their last three games.
“I wanted to stay in that play-in and playoff race,” Wembanyama said, noting the Spurs are ninth in the Western Conference. “I also happened to feel good today.”
He finished 10-for-18 from the field, including one bucket from beyond the arc to extend his NBA-record streak of games with one or more blocks and one or more 3s to 24. He has also recorded a block in 67 straight games for the longest streak since Josh Smith did it in 76 straight games in 2006-07.
It was a historic month for Wembanyama, who finished December with 342 points, 120 rebounds, 58 assists, 53 blocks and 43 3-pointers. According to Spurs broadcaster Dan Weiss, the 7-foot-3 center is the first player in NBA history to produce 300-plus points, 100-plus rebounds, 50-plus blocks, 50-plus assists and 40-plus 3s in a single month.
And he did much of it in spectacular fashion.
“I don’t think about trying to show off, but it’s true that I try to find new ways to improve my game and to find ways around the adjustment of the defenders,” Wembanyama said. “And I am not scared of the unconventional.”
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Keldon Johnson had 17 point for the Spurs, who led by 20 points at halftime and broke the 30-point mark in the first, second and fourth quarters.
Stephon Castle, who started the second half after a back injury forced Jeremy Sochan to take an early shower, had 15 points and Harrison Barnes added 11.
James Harden had 17 points for the Clippers (19-14), who were playing the second game of a back-to-back.
Here are three takeaways from one of just two home games the Spurs will play in a seven-game span:
1. Even Paul is amazed by what Wembanyama is doing
Chris Paul has seen and experienced just about everything in his 20 years in the league, but he admitted after Tuesday’s game that what Wembanyama is doing in his second year in the league is totally unique.
“He makes the game so easy,” the 39-year-old point guard said. “I think I’ve already gotten to a point where I take him for granted at times, like the shot blocking, the defense, all the things. So, never seen anything like it.”
In addition to his otherworldly skill set, Wembanyama, who turns 21 on Saturday, also has other attributes that make him rare, Paul said.
“I can’t say enough how mature he is, his game, his mentality, how hungry he is to continue to get better, and I think everyone forgets this is just his second year,” Paul said.
2. Clippers are bad news for Sochan
For the second time this season, Spurs forward Jeremy Sochan suffered an injury against the Clippers.
Castle started the second half in place of Sochan, who the Spurs ruled out for the remainder of the game with a sore lower back. Sochan missed 13 games between Nov. 6 and Dec. 1 after fracturing his left thumb on Nov. 4 in a 113-104 loss in Los Angeles.
But his latest injury while facing the Clippers isn’t considered serious, a team spokesman said. With the Spurs up by 20 points at the half, they were positioned well to give him a rest in the second half rather than risk a more serious injury.
3. Castle showed his maturity yet again
Having hit a rough patch in his otherwise strong rookie season, Stephon Castle hit somewhat of a low point in the 112-110 loss at Minnesota on Sunday when he failed to score and had just one assist and four turnovers in only eight minutes.
But true to form, the rookie bounced back against the Clippers, scoring 15 points on 5-for-8 from the field in 23 minutes. He also had four assists and only one turnover.
“I thought it was a very mature response to what happened in Minnesota, so I thought he looked great. … very happy with his response to seven minutes in a rough patch in Minnesota,” Mitch Johnson said. “Not surprised but very pleased.”
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Castle said his rebound performance was all about “having a short memory, whether it’s a good game or a bad game.”
“Sometimes it’s not going to be your night,” the fourth overall pick said. “Sometimes you’re going to play, sometimes you’re not. But staying ready is a skill. You have got to have it in the NBA.”
By Tom Orsborn, Staff writer, via San Antonio Express-News