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With a chance to advance to the LNB Pro A Finals, Mets 92 and ASVEL found themselves in a close game at the half with a score of 37-34 with ASVEL leading before the Mets were run out the gym in the second half, losing 86-59.
Future Spur, Victor Wembanyama, as usual, had his moments on offense and defense throughout the game despite his team’s poor performance. Pre-game, he treated the fans to a between the legs dunk during warmups.
C’est comme ça Wemby? pic.twitter.com/wD3hkmjisi
— NBA France (@NBAFRANCE) June 2, 2023
Early on, he blocks a three pointer, runs down court for the fast break, and hits a deep jumper.
Block the jumper, hit the jumper!
— NBA (@NBA) June 2, 2023
Wemby is a force.
Watch @Metropolitans92 in the LNB semis live on the NBA App: https://t.co/a4Adbtj4Uz pic.twitter.com/X3y5YxqNJz
He comes off a screen to the opposite block and knocks down a baby hook over a smaller defender.
Cut.
— NBA (@NBA) June 2, 2023
Post up.
Quick move.
And then... that finish
Watch Wemby in the LNB semis live on the NBA App: https://t.co/a4Adbtj4Uz pic.twitter.com/fF3EKcXDn6
Another mid-range jumper:
"It's unguardable."#NBADraft prospect Victor Wembanyama with the smooth turnaround J and sky-high release point.
— NBA (@NBA) June 2, 2023
Watch live: https://t.co/a4Adbtj4Uz pic.twitter.com/YXhPLrWbNE
A powerful block:
3 contres pour Wemby dans cette mi-temps ❌ pic.twitter.com/D0wiOTt1ru
— NBA France (@NBAFRANCE) June 2, 2023
As mentioned earlier, the game was close at the half. Starting in the 3rd quarter, Mets 92 lost hold of the game and then completely abandoned the game in the 4th. As a result, Wemby didn’t see many minutes in the second half, finishing with 13 points, 7 rebounds, and 4 blocks.
Also of note, ASVEL carried over their same game plan from Game 2 in testing Wembanyama one on one. Several times throughout the game, ASVEL would have Youssoupha Fall (7ft 3in 271 lbs) post up Wemby, and he struggled a bit with Fall’s large frame. Likewise, he also got dunked on a few times in Game 3, most notably from 6ft 8in forward Alex Tyus.
To be fair, Wemby was basically an island by himself with not much support from his teammates. Looking forward, he likely won’t have that issue with a Popovich coached defense.
Game 4 will be Sunday, June 4 at 10 AM CT on the official NBA app.
Victor Wembanyama had 13 pts 7 rebounds and 4 blocks. Wemby was showing his two way potential, which will translate really well in the NBA! Also, I love the enthusiasm of the French Commentators!! pic.twitter.com/NZXtyoTtrr
— PJ Hoops (@RealPjHoops) June 2, 2023
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