Victor Wembanyama seized his moment on Thursday night, and what a moment it was. With just 1.1 seconds left on the clock, he drained a 17-foot fadeaway, propelling the Spurs to a nail-biting 101-100 victory over the Suns. This win marks the Spurs' first postseason appearance since 2019, a milestone that's been eagerly awaited.
Wembanyama, reflecting on his clutch performance, shared, “We know it’s not going to be an open shot most of the time. You want to shoot it as close to one or two seconds [remaining].
This way … they don’t have time.” His words capture the strategic precision that defines his play.
The young star finished with an impressive 34 points and 12 rebounds. It was a redemptive moment, especially after missing five previous go-ahead shots in crunch time earlier in his career. This time, he maintained his composure, found his rhythm, and delivered when it mattered most.
Spurs guard De’Aaron Fox praised the execution, saying, “Yeah, we had our play drawn up. He took his time.
He got to a spot. He hit the game winner.”
Fox’s comments underscore the teamwork and trust that fueled this victory.
Despite trailing for most of the game, the Spurs never lost their grip, closing with a powerful surge that secured the win. With 20 wins in their last 22 games since February 1, the Spurs have ended their longest playoff drought in franchise history, and they’re doing it with style and determination.