Victor Wembanyama shines in Paris homecoming with 30-point beatdown of Pacers

Kurt Helin @basketballtalk
Only for the report, my votes for All-Star Recreation starters:
West Starters
G. Stephen Curry
G. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
F. Nikola Jokic
F. Victor Wembanyama
F. Anthony Davis
East Starters
G. Jalen Brunson
G. Donovan Mitchell
F. Giannis Antetokounmpo
F. Evan Mobley
F. Jayson Tatum – 5:22 PM

Tim Reynolds @ByTimReynolds
Victor Wembanyama addressed the group in French earlier than the sport.
“I don’t know what Victor stated earlier than the sport, however no matter he stated labored,” Pacers coach Rick Carlisle stated.
Spurs gained 140-110. – 4:42 PM

The Ringer @ringernba
The hype was actual round Victor Wembanyama and the second-year star is now reshaping the NBA as we all know it.
@kirkgoldsberry deep-dives into the wild Wemby numbers:
theringer.com/2025/01/23/nba… – 4:36 PM

NBA on ESPN @ESPNNBA
Wemby is unstoppable 💥
#NBAParis pic.x.com/C5OI5BbhmJ – 4:28 PM

Ball Don’t Lie @Balldontlie
Wemby balled out in his residence nation 🔥🇫🇷 pic.x.com/VkqXtNhFyW – 4:22 PM

Scott Agness @ScottAgness
An entire efficiency from Wemby in his return to France: game-high 30pts, 11rebs, 6asts, 5blks.
Placed on a present for his followers and did so with ease. – 4:13 PM

Paul Garcia @PaulGarciaNBA
Wemby’s line proper now: 30 factors, 11 rebounds, 6 assists, 5 blocks
The Spurs have led by as many as 26 factors. That is their largest lead for the reason that blowout win over the Clippers on NYE – 4:06 PM

Scott Agness @ScottAgness
MVP chants are again for Wemby. Second time tonight.
And so they’re solely going to proceed as he places on a whole efficiency whereas blowing out the Pacers. – 4:01 PM

Paul Garcia @PaulGarciaNBA
3Q: Spurs by 25. SA wins the 3Q 45-23.
Wemby 24 pts, 11 reb, 6 ast, 5 blk
Vassell 22 pts
Barnes 14 pts
Sochan 13 pts
Jones 11 pts – 3:54 PM

Scott Agness @ScottAgness
This sport bought away from the Pacers within the third. Simply brutal.
Outscored 45-23 — probably the most by an opponent all season — and the Pacers path 105-80 after 3.
Wemby leads all with 24/11. – 3:52 PM

Sam Quinn @SamQuinnCBS
I hope Wemby in Paris turns into an annual factor transferring ahead. He’s going to be the face of the league very quickly, and giving him a signature slot on the common season schedule makes loads of sense. – 3:50 PM

Scott Agness @ScottAgness
Pacers guards get blocked by Wemby on THREE straight possessions, resulting in Spurs scores every time.
He’s such a weapon. – 3:49 PM

Scott Agness @ScottAgness
Large cheers for Wemby as he returns. They went from up 13 to up 20 as he sat for about 4 minutes.
Pacers now down 20 — and it hasn’t been fairly. – 3:43 PM

Paul Garcia @PaulGarciaNBA
The Spurs have led by double digits in 67% of their video games this season.
SA enters 18-9 when main by double digits.
Wemby 20 pts, Vassell 17 pts, Barnes 14 pts – 3:35 PM

Paul Garcia @PaulGarciaNBA
Within the first half, the Spurs had Sochan run the backup 5 minutes.
Mamu performed on the 4 in lineups with Wemby.
No Bassey or Collins minutes – 3:13 PM

Paul Garcia @PaulGarciaNBA
Half: Spurs by 3. SA wins the 2Q 30-28.
Wemby 15 pts, 5 reb, 1 blk
Vassell 14 pts
Jones 5 ast
Toppin 11 pts
Haliburton 11 pts
Mathurin 10 pts
2s: Spurs by 4
3s: Spurs by 3
FTs: Pacers by 4 – 3:08 PM

Paul Garcia @PaulGarciaNBA
1Q: Spurs by 1.
Wemby 10 pts, 4 reb, 1 blk
Vassell 7 pts
Sochan 7 pts, 4 reb off bench
Toppin 11 pts
Siakam 7 pts
Haliburton 5 pts
2s: Spurs by 6
3s: Pacers by 3
FTs: Pacers by 2 – 2:39 PM

Tom Petrini @RealTomPetrini
We sat down with Spurs rookie Harrison Ingram for a protracted interview on:
-His distinctive path and stacked résumé
-Chess openings
-BBQ
-Household
-His left hand and playmaking
-Wemby offering his ‘welcome to the NBA’ second
-The way it works in Austin
📺: youtu.be/eenGl9AH2rw?si… pic.x.com/YxYGutALE4 – 2:29 PM

Paul Garcia @PaulGarciaNBA
7 factors already for Wemby within the opening quarter:
2 factors off a dunk out of P&R with Vassell
2 factors from mid-range
3 factors on path three over Turner
He additionally has 1 block
Spurs by 3 – 2:28 PM

Scott Agness @ScottAgness
Spurs known as a timeout after falling behind 12-8, then scored seven straight … main Carlisle to name timeout. Wemby has a fast 7pts – 2:26 PM

Scott Agness @ScottAgness
Pregame feedback – in French – from Bennedict Mathurin and Wemby pic.x.com/Ll9N7Kv74b – 2:15 PM

Ball Don’t Lie @Balldontlie
French Connection 🇫🇷
Wemby and Tony Parker linked up forward of Spurs-Pacers in Paris.
(by way of @spurs)
pic.x.com/ndOabyGtQs – 2:15 PM

Paul Garcia @PaulGarciaNBA
Starters for Spurs vs Pacers in France:
CP3 vs Haliburton
Vassell vs Nembhard
Fort vs Mathurin
Barnes vs Siakam
Wemby vs Turner
Jeremy Sochan is accessible to play.
The Pacers are favored by 2.5 – 1:50 PM

StatMuse @statmuse
Decide 5 to be All-Star starters:
Shai
Jokic
Durant
Edwards
Booker
Fox
Sabonis
Wemby
Kyrie
LeBron
Davis
Steph
Jaren
Ja
Sengun
Harden pic.x.com/0BdoxLMQ5B – 12:43 PM

Scott Agness @ScottAgness
Pacers starting to hit the ground for pregame warmups. This one is their residence sport so that they’re going to make it really feel like GFH as a lot as potential regardless of Wemby returning residence.
Pacers sport ops, Pacemates, Energy Pack, DJ & extra. pic.x.com/fDYswUO4D8 – 12:00 PM

StatMuse @statmuse
Wemby this season:
24.4 PPG
10.8 RPG
1.1 SPG
4.0 BPG
Joins Hakeem, D-Rob and Kareem as the one gamers with 20/10/1s/4b in a season. pic.x.com/Z5GgcRuXvf – 10:55 AM

Tom Haberstroh @tomhaberstroh
🚨 NEW BIG NUMBER ON @YahooSports:
@YourManDevine and I share our All-Star starter picks. We expect Wemby deserves the nod, however who ought to begin subsequent to him?
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YouTube: youtube.com/watch?v=HJNuzf… – 10:06 AM

Eurohoops @Eurohoopsnet
Victor Wembanyama has expertise! 👀🔥
pic.x.com/W06CjK928v – 1:15 AM