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A “without” match for Victor Wembanyama this Tuesday evening against the Rockets, dominated by the opposing defense. Already injured before the game, the Frenchman could even have worsened his case.

After two great victories over the Thunder and the Pacers, the Spurs fell this Tuesday evening against a very motivated Houston team for this Texan derby. Thanks to a great Alperen Sengun (45 points, 16 rebounds) and an uncompromising Dillon Brooks in defense, the Rockets won by a score of 114-101. Victor Wembanyama did not have his usual impact.

Big job from the Rockets against Wembanyama

Always present in defense like his 7 blocks, Wemby “only” compiles 10 points (4/10 shooting), 11 rebounds and 3 assists, in addition to 6 turnovers. He started the game well, but quickly seemed tired. The monster work of Sengun and Brooks against him was enough to give Houston a great victory.

The Rockets played defense like they were on PCP, literally held Wemby to ZERO SHOT ATTEMPTS in the second half.

Sengun masterclass, hunting Wemby at the end.

Can’t even hate, that was crazy.

— Tom Petrini (@RealTomPetrini) March 6, 2024

The Rockets held Wemby to 0 shot attempts in the second quarter. Masterclass from Sengun, chasing Wemby at the end. I can’t even be mad, it was crazy.

Sengun largely dominated his duel in the racket, with Wembanyama perhaps disturbed by his shoulder injury. Remember that the Frenchman was uncertain following an injury against the Pacers. He was finally able to hold his place, but he may have had other physical problems.

If Gregg Popovich left the press conference before responding, Wembanyama left the floor for a few minutes to go to the infirmary, following contact with Sengun. We will have to take stock this week.

It looked like Wemby was favoring his hip after an early collision with Sengun, but a Spurs staffer says no injury report on Wemby coming out of the game other than that he’s dealing with some bumps and bruises. He passed on talking to the media.

— Tom Orsborn (@tom_orsborn) March 6, 2024

It looked like Wemby favored his hip after a collision with Sengun, but the Spurs staff explains that there are no injuries to Wemby after that game, other than a few bumps and bruises. He did not want to speak to the media.

Apart from the usual minor blows, Victor Wembanyama is doing well according to the Spurs staff. To be watched closely, even if the Frenchman will want to react in the next match. This game against the Rockets will be very useful for the rest of his learning.