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Victor Wembanyama Calls Out T-Wolves for 'Rage Baiting' in Spurs' Game 5 Win

Victor Wembanyama Calls Out T-Wolves for 'Rage Baiting' in Spurs' Game 5 Win

Summary

The San Antonio Spurs won Game 5 against the Minnesota Timberwolves with a score of 126-97. Spurs star Victor Wembanyama scored 27 points and helped build a strong lead, while suggesting the Timberwolves tried to provoke him during the game.

Key Facts

  • The Spurs led early and maintained control throughout the game.
  • Victor Wembanyama scored 27 points, grabbed 17 rebounds, made 5 assists, and blocked 3 shots.
  • The Timberwolves are now one game away from elimination as the series moves to Minnesota for Game 6.
  • Wembanyama believes the Timberwolves used "rage baiting," or trying to make him lose focus, as a strategy.
  • In Game 4, Wembanyama was ejected for a flagrant foul but was not suspended and played in Game 5.
  • The Timberwolves increased physical play in Game 5 to test Wembanyama’s composure.
  • Despite provocation and physicality, Wembanyama stayed calm and helped lead the Spurs to victory.
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