San Antonio Spurs star Victor Wembanyama addressed the challenges his team faces against the Houston Rockets ahead of Wednesday’s game at Toyota Center. The Frenchman highlighted Houston’s physical playing style, noting their high rankings in offensive rebounds and forced turnovers.
“Yes, it’s mental, but it’s not like we don’t have the will to do it,” Wembanyama said when asked if Spurs’ struggle was physical or mental. Link points. He added that success comes down to recognizing the plays that are worth making and not shying away from physicality.
Wembanyama stressed the importance of sticking to Spurs’ style. “I think we just have to keep playing our game. With the guards we have, we are super dynamic, so I feel like we can play against a lot of different lineups and especially not give up anything defensively,” he said. “Offensively, just stick to what we’ve been doing. Just play our game and then force the defense to stop.”
He also noted that the team relies on talent and shooting. “We have a talented basketball team and sometimes we can rely on it too much. Our talent often saves us, but it is hit and miss,” Wembanyama explains. He emphasized the need to influence the game beyond just scoring, especially on non-shooting days.
Houston, meanwhile, is 28-16 and fourth in the conference, riding a two-game winning streak. Kevin Durant, Alperen Sengun and Amen Thompson are expected to lead the Rockets in the absence of Steven Adams, sidelined with a sprained left ankle, and Fred VanVleet, who is out after right knee ACL surgery.
This matchup marks the third meeting of the season between the two teams, with the Spurs winning 121-110 on November 7 and the Rockets claiming a 111-106 victory on January 20. Wembanyama and De’Aaron Fox, who average 24.2 points and 20.2 points respectively, will look to challenge Houston’s Durant, Sengun and Thompson, who combine to average more than 66 points per game.
Tip-off is scheduled for 9:30 PM ET at the Toyota Center, with both teams looking for a statement victory in the Western Conference race.
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