NBA Power Rankings: Spurs Rising After Victor Wembanyama Triple-Double?
The San Antonio Spurs lost seven games in a row going into Monday night's game against the Toronto Raptors, but all of that was erased when Victor Wembanyama had the game of his life.
Wembanyama's first-career triple-double with 10 blocks had eyebrows raised, but it wasn't enough to keep the Spurs from falling in CBS Sports' latest power rankings. The team dropped one spot to lock in at No. 27 on the list.
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"Like most of the Spurs' season, there's no reason to talk about wins and losses when we can talk about Victor freaking Wembanyama," CBS Sports writes. "The phenom's latest accomplishment was becoming the first rookie since 1990 to put up a triple-double with blocks. He tallied 27 points, 14 rebounds, 10 blocks and five assists in Monday's win over the Raptors. My, my, my."
No matter where the Spurs are on the power rankings or how many games they win doesn't matter. When Wembanyama has nights like he did in Toronto, it makes San Antonio's season worth it. There's a sense of "everything's gonna be alright" when Wembanyama develops. It's just about the rest falling into place.
The Spurs wrap up the first half of the season tomorrow night when they visit the Dallas Mavericks. Tipoff is set for 7:30 p.m. CT.
