Could Victor Wembanyama Be the Secret Weapon to Topple the Thunder Dynasty?
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So despite the fact that Wembanyama’s impact was contained within the confines of a minutes restriction — a combination of calf strain management and the reality of the new 65-game rule for NBA awards — his teammates were ready to fill in the gaps when he couldn’t. 67 points, 13 rebounds and 10 assists from the trio of De’Aaron Fox, Stephon Castle and Devin Vassell was more than enough to shoulder the load. And when it came time for Wembanyama to send the Thunder off into the night, he did so with aplomb; a 15-point fourth quarter against the reigning champs. 22 points, nine rebounds, two assists, two blocks and a steal in 21 minutes. A 16-game winning streak snapped. A hero returned. A statement made.



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