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Wemby's historic comeback: Spurs stun Clippers
7 Mar
Summary
- Spurs achieved second-largest comeback in franchise history.
- Victor Wembanyama called the games 'best 30 hours of my life'.
- San Antonio's record since February 1 is an NBA-best 14-1.
Victor Wembanyama declared the Spurs' recent 116-112 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers as one of the best moments of his career, calling the preceding 30 hours of basketball the "best of my life." The Spurs achieved the second-largest comeback in franchise history, erasing a 25-point deficit.
Wembanyama powered the Spurs with 27 points, 10 rebounds, and four blocks in just 22 minutes. This performance followed a remarkable 38-point effort the previous night. Despite his heroics, Wembanyama admitted to feeling completely exhausted after the game, stating he was "about to pass out."
The Clippers held a commanding 75-50 lead in the third quarter before the Spurs orchestrated a dramatic turnaround. Wembanyama's crucial counter-attack dunk with 16 seconds remaining sealed the 113-112 lead, electrifying the home crowd.
De'Aaron Fox was instrumental in the fourth quarter, scoring or assisting on 25 of San Antonio's 35 points. For the Clippers, Kawhi Leonard led with 30 points and nine rebounds. Since February 1, the Spurs have achieved an impressive 14-1 record, their best stretch of form since the 2015-16 season.
