Victor Wembanyama made his first free throw and grabbed an offensive rebound in the second quarter as the San Antonio Spurs hosted the Portland Trail Blazers in Game 2 of their Western Conference first-round series.
Wembanyama impacts early with free throw and rebound
With the Spurs leading 27-24, Wembanyama sank the first of two free throws after a shooting foul on Trail Blazers guard Matisse Thybulle. He immediately followed with an offensive rebound, extending the possession.
Spurs capitalize on second-chance opportunities
Shortly after, Spurs center Robert Williams III finished a one-handed alley-oop dunk off an assist from Jrue Holiday. Moments later, Thybulle secured a defensive rebound to halt San Antonio’s momentum.
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Defensive effort highlights Spurs’ interior presence
Earlier in the sequence, Trail Blazers forward Deni Avdija blocked a driving layup attempt by De’Aaron Fox, showcasing Portland’s perimeter resistance. The exchange underscored the physicality in the paint early in the game.
What was the score when Wembanyama made his free throw?
The Spurs led 27-24 over the Trail Blazers when Victor Wembanyama made his first free throw.
Who assisted on Robert Williams III’s dunk?
Jrue Holiday assisted on Robert Williams III’s one-handed alley-oop dunk.