Timberwolves reveal simple Victor Wembanyama strategy that looks genius now
Minnesota stole Game 1 despite Wemby.
Timberwolves reveal simple Victor Wembanyama strategy that looks genius now originally appeared on The Sporting News . Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here . The Minnesota Timberwolves are not daunted after Victor Wembanyama set an NBA playoff record for blocks in a single game.
If anything, the Wolves are emboldened, especially as they withstood the Defensive Player of the Year's masterclass and stole Game 1 of their second round series on the road in San Antonio. The Wolves on Monday held on to beat the Spurs , 104-102, to begin their Western Conference semifinals series. Minnesota claimed Game 1 despite Wembanyama's historic triple-double; the French superstar recorded 11 points, 12 blocks and 15 rebounds, but the returning Anthony Edwards scored 18 points to propel the visitors to a surprise win.
MORE : Anthony Edwards gives Mike Conley his flowers after Wolves' Game 1 win As intimidating as the 7'5'' Wembanyama is, the Wolves had a plan to deal with him: consistently attack the rim anyway. Jaden McDaniels told reporters as much Monday night, when he said Minnesota's mentality was to "act like (Wembanyama's) not there" and accept that sometimes, a shot's going to get swatted anyway. "I mean, he's gonna get blocks.
He's the tallest person in the world," McDaniels said. Asked Jaden McDaniels what they learned about attacking the rim when Victor Wembanyama is on the floor. "You just gotta act like he's not there.