San Antonio Spurs player Victor Wembanyama likened home-court advantage to having six players on the court against five, but he thrives in hostile environments. Wembanyama and the Spurs won Game 3 of the NBA Finals at Madison Square Garden, despite being on the road.
Game 3 Recap
Wembanyama scored 32 points, had eight rebounds, and six assists in the game, leading his team to a crucial win. The Spurs now have a chance to even the series in Game 4 on Wednesday night.
Guard De’Aaron Fox said the team finds comfort playing on the road, knowing it’s them against the opposing team and the crowd. Backcourt mate Stephon Castle credited the team’s connectivity for their success, saying they focus on the things that matter throughout the game and not the crowd.
Team Effort
Wembanyama was not the only player to have a great game. Castle scored 23 points, and Devin Vassell and Julian Champagnie each hit big shots and got into double figures. Rookie Dylan Harper scored 13 points off the bench.
Coach Mitch Johnson understands why there is talk about the team’s youth, but he thinks it’s more about the makeup of the players than their age. The Spurs will look to continue their momentum in Game 4 and even the series.
Original reporting: KTSA News/Talk (San Antonio) — read the source article.
