Wemby's game winner puts Spurs back in playoffs
Why it matters: Wemby's clutch shot signals a new era for the Spurs, ending a playoff drought and cementing his superstar status.
- Victor Wembanyama hit his first career go-ahead shot in the final five seconds of the fourth quarter or overtime, a 17-foot fadeaway, to clinch a playoff spot for the Spurs.
- Wembanyama finished with a game-high 34 points, 12 rebounds, and three steals, marking his 11th 30-point, 10-rebound game of the season, the most by a Spurs player since Tim Duncan in 2003-04.
- San Antonio Spurs became the NBA's second team to clinch a postseason berth, ending a playoff drought that began after their 2019 elimination.
- Keldon Johnson, the longest-tenured Spur, publicly championed an "MVP" chant for Wembanyama, highlighting his leadership and impact on and off the court.
Victor Wembanyama's clutch 17-foot fadeaway with 1.1 seconds left secured a thrilling 101-100 victory for the San Antonio Spurs over the Phoenix Suns, clinching their first playoff berth since 2019. This game-winner, Wembanyama's first in such a high-pressure scenario, capped a dominant 34-point, 12-rebound performance, marking a significant milestone in his burgeoning career and for the franchise.
