Victor Wembanyama vs. Giannis Duel Mesmerizes NBA Fans as Spurs Beat Dame, Bucks
Paul KasabianFeatured Columnist IIFebruary 1, 2025
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A duel between two superstars—the San Antonio Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama and the Milwaukee Bucks’ Giannis Antetokounmpo—ended in favor of the former player on Friday evening.
Wembanyama posted 30 points, 14 rebounds and six blocks in a 144-118 home win. He led six Spurs in double-digit scoring, including Keldon Johnson with 24 points off the bench. Rookie Stephen Castle also continued his torrid stretch with 20 points, eight rebounds and six assists.
Wembanyama, who just made his first NBA All-Star Game, was sensational here on both ends.
SportsCenter @SportsCenterWEMBY WITH BACK-TO-BACK BLOCKS ON GIANNIS 👽 pic.twitter.com/iBN2S2ZoZP
SportsCenter @SportsCenterWemby is UNREAL 😱 pic.twitter.com/CA7eUofh6v
San Antonio Spurs @spursONE-LEGGED THREE 😱 pic.twitter.com/8F6yvNQ7GK
San Antonio Spurs @spursTHROW IT DOWN‼️ pic.twitter.com/hxC6OTJQDW
Antetokounmpo did all he could with 35 points, 14 rebounds and six assists. Giannis was great in his own right, getting the best of Wemby at times.
Milwaukee Bucks @BucksGiannis powers his way for the dunk. 💪 pic.twitter.com/vnrA4yzuSC
Milwaukee Bucks @BucksGiannis baseline fade over Wemby. pic.twitter.com/7ZilPVpHxq
Milwaukee Bucks @BucksGiannis with the forceful flush. pic.twitter.com/L0B9JiX5Hy
He did more than enough to win and was flanked by Damian Lillard (22 points) and Khris Middleton (21 off the bench). However, every other Buck combined for just 40 points. Milwaukee’s defense also allowed San Antonio to (a) make 24-of-50 three-pointers and (b) outscore the Bucks by 27 points in the second half.
Ultimately, fans loved watching Wemby and Giannis battle.
Mark Jackson’s Burner @casualtakekingI’ve never seen Giannis treated like this with all due respect.
Wemby is special pic.twitter.com/s3hCzsjNC2
𝘚𝘵𝘶𝘯𝘯𝘢☆ @Stunna999_Wemby went band for band w Giannis , we good for the next generation ya boys pic.twitter.com/mYc5pMpnMA
Nathan Marzion @nathanmarzionI love how seriously Giannis takes the matchup vs Wemby. This type of competitiveness is what the NBA needs
🥤 @34for2Giannis vs Wemby should be a mandatory national TV game… EVERY TIME
Mo Mooncey @TheHoopGeniusSpurs Bucks
Wemby Giannis pic.twitter.com/7890sEYY91
Shank @21pt0TheShankWemby got those back2back blocks on Giannis
Giannis retaliated & got a monster dunk a Wemby
Wemby then proceeded to put on a highlight reel for the ages & got the W pic.twitter.com/x0kTm1j9mF
Johnson Jackson Green @AJBurner_Giannis when he plays against wemby pic.twitter.com/qn9As5DLQH
Jake Weinbach @JWeinbachNBAGiannis vs. Wemby is always one of the most entertaining matchups to watch. 🔥 pic.twitter.com/JEQxrBkt7M
SportsCenter @SportsCenterWEMBY AND THE SPURS GET THE BEST OF GIANNIS AND THE BUCKS 👽
WHAT A BATTLE ⚔️ pic.twitter.com/n1tXWZZPf6
💎 @BrodieHiirollerWemby really goes head to head with Giannis already lmao gg’s man
Sonu Yadav @SonuYadav02SWhat a game – Wemby outplayed Giannis with 30 points, 14 rebounds, and 6 blocks! Giannis still scored 35 points, but Wemby’s Spurs took the win 144-118.¹ The battle between these two superstars was epic – I’m still reeling from the excitement! 💥
cult hero @draegnchuWemby v Giannis is always an experience
Barring an unlikely NBA Finals matchup, this marks the last time the Bucks and Spurs will meet this year, with Friday marking the second of their two-game regular season series. However, Wemby vs. Giannis should be appointment viewing for all future years as these two titans do battle.
