"I tried to relax": Victor Wembanyama's simple explanation after destroying the Knicks
Historic performance from the French center in San Antonio Spurs' key victory at Madison Square Garden
Victor Wembanyama was the main protagonist of the San Antonio Spurs' 115-111 victory over the New York Knicks in the third game of the NBA Finals, but after the game, he surprised by explaining how he tries to manage the pressure of the series.
The Frenchman, who scored 32 points, 8 rebounds, 6 assists, and 3 blocks, acknowledged that the pace of the playoffs can be exhausting both physically and mentally.
"I really tried to relax. The playoffs are like a whirlwind. It's hard to keep your head above water. Sometimes I don't even have time to watch the games immediately. I need some time for my brain to cool down and recover. To recover both body and mind."
To achieve this, Wembanyama found a curious way to escape before the game. The player visited Gramercy Park, where he drew a picture of the Edwin Booth statue.
"I drew the statue in that park. Not bad, quite good," he joked.
The center continues to leave a mark on the Finals and became the second player in Spurs history, alongside Tim Duncan, to string together three consecutive Finals games scoring at least 25 points.
Mitch Johnson, delighted with his Spurs
After the game, coach Mitch Johnson pointed out that the key was to regain the team's identity.
Before the match, the coach had instilled confidence in the dressing room despite the 2-0 deficit.
"If we play our basketball and reach our level, we'll be fine."
The response came on the court. The Spurs distributed 28 assists, had six players in double figures, and showed much smoother ball movement than in the previous two games.
"We've made strides in ball movement, playing for our teammates, setting screens, and trusting that the ball would find the right player for each shot," explained Johnson.
The coach also highlighted his players' offensive patience.
"We were in attack mode, but as a group. If someone didn't have a clear advantage, they looked for a teammate. Because we did that all night, it was much easier for everyone to know where the ball was going and what to do when they received it."
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