The San Antonio Spurs will be facing the Minnesota Timberwolves for an interesting matchup on December 29, 2024. Victor Wembanyama and the team would most likely push to break the Wolves’ two-game winning streak. While most of their players remain healthy, fans are eagerly anticipating the 7-foot-4 French center taking the court at the Target Center.
As per the latest reports, the Spurs are fortunate to have none of their players listed as injured. They are standing at a 16-15 record as the ninth seed in the Western Conference. They are coming from a closely contested 96-87 win against the Brooklyn Nets. On the other hand, Twolves, who are just above the Spurs with a 16-14 record, have two players on the list. Daishen Nix and Luka Garza are listed as out due to ankle injuries.
During their last game, San Antonio managed to pull off a hard-fought win over the Nets on Friday night. After a tough start, they could only muster 11 points in the first quarter. The Spurs rallied back with the help of Keldon Johnson and Julian Champagnie. The Brooklyn native Champagnie definitely stole the show during his homecoming. He dropped 18 points on a sizzling 5-of-7 from three-point range.
Victor Wembanyama jersey swap. 👏
— Hoop Central (@TheHoopCentral) December 28, 2024
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He kicked off the second quarter in style, sinking three straight threes and even snatching a steal, proving to be the spark that ignited the Spurs’ comeback. Acting head coach Mitch Johnson couldn’t help but praise Champagnie for the energy and effort he brought to the court.
New York Fans Had A Chance Encounter With Victor Wembanyama
Victor Wembanyama stepped off the basketball court and into the world of chess this past Saturday. He invited fans to join him for some friendly matches in Washington Square Park, New York. Quiet uncommon for a basketball player, the Spurs star is passionate about chess and even brought his own set along for the day.
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Dressed for the cold drizzle, Wemby put out a call on social media that morning, asking, “Who wants to meet me at the SW corner of Washington Square Park to play chess? I’m there.”
We need an NBA players only Chess tournament, proceeds go to the charity of choice of the winner https://t.co/OyudB2t4io
— Wemby (@wemby) December 28, 2024
Almost immediately, fans began to gather, excited to challenge one of the NBA’s biggest names at this historic chess spot famously associated with legends like Bobby Fischer.
For about an hour, from 10 to 11 a.m., Wembanyama played four games, winning two and losing two. Both defeats came at the hands of professional chess players. Despite the wet weather, he warmly engaged with fans, posing for photos and sharing laughs, reminding everyone that it’s not all about basketball for him. After the event, Wemby even humorously suggested an NBA players-only chess tournament for charity.
