The NBA world is delighted as they are witnessing the clash of Warriors legend Stephen Curry and French sensation Victor Wembanyama for the first time. The Golden State Warriors are going up against the San Antonio Spurs in their final preseason game. This game will go down in history as it is the first-ever encounter between the current and the future face of the league.
The matchup between Chef Curry and Victor Wembanyama has been highly anticipated ever since Wemby got drafted Number 1 by the San Antonio Spurs. And Chef Curry was ready to take on the upcoming challenge. He even insisted on clowning himself as he started the game going face to face with the 7?4 rookie, tipping off in a wild sequence.
A shocking start to Stephen Curry vs Victor Wembanyama
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While the fans were looking forward to a great game between the Warriors and the Spurs, no one expected the game to tip off in a wild sequence. To everyone?s shock, Warriors 6?3 guard Stephen Curry faced 7?4 rookie Victor Wembanyama for the jump ball.
The routine jump ball turned into a historic moment as the superstars from two eras stood face to face. Steph was barely reaching the chest of Wemby, but that did not stop him from giving it his all to secure the jump ball. However, the 7?4 rookie is too tall and tipped the ball with ease.
The fans at Chase Center applauded Steph?s effort and were happy that they got to witness the historic moment.
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Chef Curry will try to maintain the same focus and energy throughout the game as he is looking to keep the Warriors undefeated in the preseason. The Warriors have never faced a player like Wembanyama, who is basically a guard in a Center?s body.
But the rookie has also never faced a player like Stephen Curry, who can take over any game in a heartbeat.
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Can Victor Wembanyama singlehandedly beat the Warriors?
Victor Wembanyama started the game hot as he scored 15 points in the first half, giving his team a substantial lead over the Warriors. Wemby has dominated his opponents through the preseason, and he hopes to end the Warriors winning streak tonight. Stephen Curry and Co. have not lost since they added Chris Paul to their roster, and Wembanyama wants to change that.
However, no lead is too big for the Warriors to overcome. They proved that in the last game when Stephen Curry led the Warriors to an 18-point comeback against the Sacramento Kings. Curry ended the game with a game-winning three over De?Aaron Fox, leaving the crowd in a frenzy.
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