This Thursday evening, the San Antonio Spurs corrected the Indiana Pacers (140-110) during the first confrontation of the NBA Paris Games. Author of 30 points and voted man of the match, Victor Wembanyama set the Accor Arena on fire and will try to do it again this Saturday.
23:05 – “France can be proud of Wembanyama”
In the post-match conference, Pacers coach Rick Carlisle did not fail to highlight the performance of Victor Wembanyama : “I don’t know what he said before the match, but whatever he said, it worked. Spurs played a great match. Victor is a great player. France can be proud, very proud. He’s so special.”
23:00 – The Wembanyama show, the summary
Expected at home in Paris, Victor Wembanyama put on a show at the Accor Arena! For the first match of NBA Paris Games in his career, the Frenchman and his Spurs partners defeated the Indiana Pacers (140-110). Discreet at first, the tricolor basketball prodigy quickly let loose with counterattacks and three-point shots from the logo. While the two franchises were in contact for a long time (30-29, 12th then 60-57, 24th), the Spurs took off in a one-sided third quarter.
With a crazy three-point success, Mitch Johnson’s players put in a solid performance on both sides of the field to head to victory. Author of 43-25 in the third quarter, the Texan franchise took on the amorphous Pacers, despite the succession of timeouts set by Rick Carlisle. While Victor Wembanyama delighted the public with a series of blocks and assists, he enhanced his performance with a dunk made after sending the ball onto the board. Man of the match, the former Nanterre 92 player left his place to another Frenchie, Sidy Cissoko who played at the end of the match. The Spurs win the first confrontation of the NBA Paris Games before a second act, this Saturday at 6 p.m. where the Pacers will have revenge.
22:55 – The stars are packed
Whether from the world of sport, cinema, basketball or influence, the personalities present continued to encourage Victor Wembanyama during the 48 minutes of the meeting, like François Civil and Mister V .
10:50 p.m. – Return to the Accor Arena on Saturday
After a first match this Thursday, the Spurs and the Pacers will return to the Accor Arena this Saturday (6 p.m.) for the second confrontation of the NBA Paris Games. There is no doubt that Tyrese Haliburton will want to take revenge after tonight’s rout.
22:45 – Images of Wembanyama
Relive Victor Wembanyama’s best moments against the Indiana Pacers this Thursday:
WEMBY PUTS ON A SHOW IN PARIS ????????????
30 PTS
11 REB
6 AST
5 BLK
4 3PMMore Victor in his home country coming… Pacers/Spurs Saturday at 12pm/et on ESPN! pic.twitter.com/VUtRMh9hCI
— NBA (@NBA) January 23, 2025
22:40 – End of series
Falling from the Indiana Pacers this Thursday, the Spurs found their way to victory after three defeats in a row. On the Pacers side, the series of two consecutive successes ends at the Accor Arena.
22:35 – “Wemby”, top scorer
Man of the match, Victor Wembanyama put in a huge performance to finish as the game’s top scorer: 30 points, 11 rebounds, 6 assists and 5 blocks.
22:30 – Match action on video
Relive in live conditions the action of Victor Wembanyama who dunked after sending the ball onto the board.
22:25 – Return to the locker room
After also greeting the personalities present such as Mister V, Ciryl Gane and Djibril Cissé, Victor Wembanyama hastened to return to the locker room.
22:23 – Wembanyama greets his clan
After his enormous performance, Victor Wembanyama went to greet his loved ones at the end of the meeting, and in particular his family.
22:19 – It’s over! (140-110)
While Sidy Cissoko scored a basket, it’s over at the Accor Arena! The Spurs correct the Pacers (140-110) and find their way to victory in the NBA regular season.
22:17 – The substitutes put on a show (138-110)
While he could score a basket, Sidy Cissoko is altruistic! He serves Wesley before Mamukelashvili dunks.
22:16 – Branham at three points (136-108)
On the counterattack, Blake Wesley finds Malaki Branham at 45 degrees who scores three points. In the process, Zach Collins scores a layup.
22:15 – Of change (131-106)
Blake Wesley, Zach Kollins, Malaki Branham, Mamukelashvili and Cissoko make up the Spurs five for the end of the match.
22:13 – Another Frenchie enters (129-103)
While he had not yet played a minute in this match, Sidy Cissoko came into play. On his first offensive possession, the Frenchman missed his shot.
22:12 – “MVP, MVP” (129-101)
Five minutes from the end of the match, Victor Wembanyama leaves and gives way to Mamukelashvili. The Frenchman is cheered by the crowd present who chant “MVP, MVP”.
22:11 – Barnes has gas (127-101)
Interception by Harrison Barnes who goes for a counter-dunker. At 32 years old, No. 40 is 9/10 shooting this evening.
22:09 – Siakam unclear (125-101)
While he missed his dunk on Barnes, Pascal Siakam missed his next two free throws.
22:08 – Barnes in power (122-101)
While the Pacers had fallen below the twenty-point difference, Harrison Barnes took a rebound and scored two precious points.
22:06 – “Wemby” man of the match
Author of 30 points, 11 rebounds, 6 assists and 5 blocks so far, Victor Wembanyama is man of the match.
22:04 – Time-out (117-92)
After a three-point basket from Bennedict Mathurin, Mitch Johnson takes a timeout.
22:03 – 30 points (115-89)
Alley-hoop from Stephon Castle who finds Wembanyama. Alone, the Frenchman dunks and passes the 30 point mark.