Victor Wembanyama Joins Magic Johnson and Luka Doncic on Exclusive List After Elite Game 5

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Victor Wembanyama Joins Magic Johnson and Luka Doncic on Exclusive List After Elite Game 5

Wembanyama dropped 27 points, 17 rebounds, and 5 assists, helping the Spurs blow out the Timberwolves 126-97 in game 5. Doing so, he became the 3rd youngest player in NBA history to record 25+ points, 15+ rebounds, and 5+ Assists in a postseason game, at 22 years and 128 days old. He's only behind Magic Johnson and Luka Doncic.

By Pranay Mukherjee

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What Playoff Games Are on Today? NBA Schedule (May 13th)

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WNBA Games Today: Fever-Sparks, Aces-Sun Headline Four-Game Slate

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WNBA Games Today: Fever-Sparks, Aces-Sun Headline Four-Game Slate

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Tracy McGrady Takes Strategic Advisor Role at Wagner College

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Tracy McGrady Takes Strategic Advisor Role at Wagner College

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Victor Wembanyama Turned Game 4 Ejection Into Statement Game 5

Jay Williams said Wembanyama made other superstars look “physically outdated” after answering his Game 4 ejection with 21 points and 10 rebounds in the first half. Alan Hahn said Minnesota tried “rage baiting,” but Wembanyama stayed “focused” and “locked in.” P.J. Tucker said he loved the young star’s “aggressiveness” and “vet response.”

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P.J. Tucker Picks Spurs to Win the West

Tucker said, “I think the Spurs are going to win the West,” picking San Antonio over Oklahoma City if both advance to the conference finals. Alan Hahn said he has believed it “since the regular season,” citing the matchup and Victor Wembanyama’s hunger. The panel also questioned whether the Thunder’s easy postseason and long layoff could hurt them.

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