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Victor Wembanyama's Poster Dunk vs. Rockets Excites NBA Fans Despite Spurs' Loss

Andrew PetersDec 11, 2023

Victor Wembanyama is continuing to find his footing in the NBA, and he added to his rookie highlight reel Monday night.

Despite the loss, Wembanyama gave fans something to be excited about as the San Antonio Spurs as they took on the Houston Rockets.

In the third quarter of Monday night's game, Wembanyama threw down a nasty poster dunk over Rockets' center Alperen Sengun, sending social media into a frenzy.

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But it was more than Wembenyama's posterizing dunk that had fans excited. He also pulled in a whopping 18 rebounds and blocked five shots, giving the Spurs' faithful assurance that the rookie has more to offer than just highlights.

Wembanyama and the Spurs couldn't come away with the win, dropping their 17th-straight game 93-82, but it was another exciting showing from the rookie. He finished the night with 15 points, 18 rebounds and 5 blocks, giving fans something to look forward to as the young Spurs' core continues to develop.