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The final quarter began with a three-pointer from Slovenian Vesko. The Spurs drafted him in the second round of the 24 Draft, and then he stayed one more year in Europe. Like many others, he returned and is trying to make his career in the NBA.

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84:91!

Malik Monk took advantage of the screen initiated by Hector during a pick and roll to drive and perform a floater, fearing Wembanyama. Then Keegan Murray cut into the restricted zone when Hector had his back to the basket with the ball and Wembanyama defending him.

Hector saw him cut off, and to avoid arms as sprawling as his, Hector feigned fadeaway and sent a bounce pass between Victor's legs and into the hands of Keegan, who dunked forcefully.

Wembanyama's style of play is unique in the NBA, and sometimes he looks like a guard. It is not uncommon to see him in isolation. Isolate with Hector, he dribbled and made a step back. Normally Hector can defend this kind of action properly with his wingspan, but he does not have this advantage against Victor and can only watch the shot go into the basket.

Wembanyama then blocked a layup from Barnes, which did not exist today. But he will make a foul on a Fox's driving layup and give him the +1.

Young is probably San Antonio's best player tonight. Without him, the team would sink. He scored two free throws and a three-pointer, but Hector decided to stop him with a big chase-down block.

With four minutes to go, Hector gave the Kings a 10-point lead after a free throw and made the second. After an offensive rebound, he drew a crowd and made both free throws.

After a dunk by Johnson and two free throws by Young, Keegan Murray had 1:47 on the clock, and a crucial circus shot. The Kings comment on mistakes. Duarte gets the ball stolen by Harris, who makes a layup.

Thankfully, the Kings couldn't be caught, and Fox finished off the Spurs with a layup and on the free throw line.

The Kings defeat the Spurs in a not-so-obvious game, 99:109!

It can be said that the Kings have eliminated the Spurs, but the difference in points does not reflect the game. If Sacramento hadn't been able to withstand the Spurs' offensive impact in the third quarter, the difference would have been less than ten points.

"In the first game of the first round of the playoffs, the Kings got the final win, and the Spurs were tenacious."

Victor Wembanyama followed the head coach to attend the press conference and was overtaken by the Kings:

"We played badly, me first. We will seriously consider tonight's game and hope to win the next one. »

With 23 points, 7 rebounds, and 2 blocks. It hasn't been bad, but that's only on paper. Hector ate it tonight.

31 points, 17 rebounds, 3 assists, 2 steals, and 2 blocks for Hector, who is without the rest of his regular season. Well accompanied by De'Aaron Fox and his 14 points and 11 assists, then Murray's 22 points.

Hector, at a press conference with Pat Ewing, said nothing but good things about Wembanyama:

"The game plan was well executed overall. Victor has a bright future ahead of him. It was his first game in the playoffs. Most of the great players have gone through this. »

"We are leading 1-0 but know nothing is over. An inexperienced team like them can surprise us at any time. For this reason, I will never underestimate them, and we will go full strength as if we are at 0-0."