The reason Wembanyama got emotional after his last game with the Spurs
The San Antonio star was left speechless after completing an epic comeback of 25 points against the Clippers
This early morning, San Antonio Spurs staged one of the most memorable comebacks of their season by defeating the Los Angeles Clippers 116-112 after overcoming a 25-point deficit at the Frost Bank Center.
The victory, achieved on the second night of a back-to-back, became the team's second-largest comeback since the 1997-98 season, marking the beginning of real-time play-by-play tracking in the NBA.
After the game, Victor Wembanyama couldn't hide his excitement for what unfolded on the court.
"Right now, I have nothing left. That was one of the best victories,” said the Frenchman.
“It was one of the best games, one of the best moments of my career, my life in basketball.”
The center finished with 27 points, 10 rebounds, and four blocks in just 22 minutes. His crucial play came with 16 seconds left when he finished a fast break after a long pass from De'Aaron Fox to put the Spurs ahead.
"That was probably the last fast break I had in me,” Wembanyama joked.
Fox drives the comeback
Fox was instrumental in the final quarter, directly contributing to 25 of San Antonio's 35 points scored in that period. The point guard ended the game with 19 points and nine assists.
"This one felt good,” Fox stated. “This felt better than yesterday's."
An impressive streak
With this win, the Spurs improved their record to 14-1 since February 1st, the best mark in the NBA during that stretch.
This also represents the team's best record in a 15-game stretch since the 2015-16 season, when San Antonio achieved a franchise-record of 67 wins.
The comeback came just a day after another outstanding performance against the Detroit Pistons, leaders in the East, where Wembanyama (38 points) and Fox (29) displayed an offensive showcase that led the Spurs to another convincing victory.
That win left San Antonio with an impressive 6-1 record against conference leaders, solidifying the notion that the team has become one of the league's most dangerous opponents in this part of the season.
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