I finally won.
The San Antonio Spurs beat the Los Angeles Lakers 129-115 in the 2023-2024 NBA (National Basketball) home game held at Frost Bank Center on the 16th.
After the game, ESPN, a U.S. sports media outlet, said, "It was San Antonio's fourth win this season. It was not just one win for San Antonio players."
That was understandable. It was the moment when the team won 18 consecutive games. 18 consecutive games is the longest ever by a San Antonio team.
After the victory was confirmed, Victor Wembanyama and Devin Vassel shared a deep hug. On the day, Wembanyama had 13 points, 12 rebounds, five assists, two steals, and two blocks, while Vassel scored 36 points, six rebounds, and three assists to jointly win the game.
Notably, the match was highly anticipated as the first showdown between Wembanyama and LeBron James. Wembanyama was the No. 1 player in the 2023 rookie draft, and LeBron was the No. 1 player in the 2003 draft. The two players are 20 years apart in age.
Wembanyama was evaluated as the biggest talent since LeBron when he was drafted. Wingsen was 224 centimeters tall and 243 centimeters tall. Wingsen is also a rookie as he boasts fast speed and three-point shooting like a guard.
Even Wembanyama's first win after 18 consecutive losses was sweet. "It was like playing a playoff game for me," Wembanyama said. "I'm so happy to win. I want to feel this way over and over again. I'll try to keep winning."
Although he lost, LeBron had 23 points, seven rebounds, and 14 assists. However, it was largely due to the absence of three key players, Anthony Davis, DeAngelo Russell and Cam Radish, due to injury.
The Lakers have a tougher schedule ahead of them. After finishing their home game against the New York Knicks on Wednesday, they will have to play three away games in four days. 스포츠토토
"It's going to be a challenge for us. We have to prepare mentally and physically," LeBron said. "We have to sleep and take nutrition. The games will continue to come. We have to do whatever we have to do to fill our energy."