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Spurs Clinch Playoffs
Victor Wembanyama propelled the Spurs back to the playoffs after a seven-year absence with a game-winning shot.
“Je veux atteindre au moins 60 victoires”
He scored 34 points and grabbed 12 rebounds, delivering the franchise's first playoff berth since 2019.
TrashTalk captured Wembanyama's mindset: I want to reach at least 60 wins.
The Spurs sit second in the Western Conference, far exceeding preseason expectations.
Dramatic Win Over Suns
The Spurs overcame a nine-point deficit in the final five minutes thanks to Wembanyama's defense and scoring.
Wemby calibrated the shot with 1.1 seconds remaining to maximize rebound or clock advantage.
The Spurs relied heavily on their young star despite offensive struggles elsewhere.
Exceeding Preseason Expectations
The Spurs' turnaround stunned analysts.
“Making the playoffs directly is already a very nice season”
Ouest-France quoted Frédéric Weis setting a goal of Western Conference Finals.
This young core has vaulted San Antonio into legitimate contention.