Key Highlights
- The French phenom claimed the atmosphere actually improves his competitive mindset. Wembanyama noted during the post-game conference, “This is what makes us better, obviously more than a team that would ignore me.” He laughed off hearing just one obscenity directed at him, “I hear the booing.
- I heard one f— you, but it was just one, you know what I mean?”The Rockets must now prepare for a Thunder squad that neutralized Wembanyama’s defensive impact.
- The center finished with 17 points and 7 rebounds on 46.7 percent shooting. MORE: Kevin Durant's salty 'propaganda' shot at Suns trade talk vanishes from XVictor Wembanyama outplays Chet HolmgrenWembanyama defensively stifled Chet Holmgren, holding the Thunder forward to just 8 points.
- Holmgren struggled significantly, shooting a dismal 25 percent from the field on 4 attempts. AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementSpurs head coach Mitch Johnson praised his star’s composure amid the manufactured villain narrative.
- He believes the young center handles external pressure without expending unnecessary energy. Johnson stated, “I think he embraces all of it appropriately without putting too much energy or overdoing it.” This maturity provides a solid blueprint for future opponents to follow. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander torched the Spurs for 34 points to secure Oklahoma City's 34th win.