Wembanyama Skips Media After 20-Point Game 5 Loss as Thunder Push Spurs to Brink

14 articles · Updated · Fox News · May 27

Victor Wembanyama did not speak to reporters after San Antonio’s 127-114 Game 5 loss in Oklahoma City, a defeat that put the Spurs behind 3-2 in the Western Conference finals.
The 20-point outing was his weakest of the series: he shot 4-of-15 from the field, missed all 5 three-point attempts and got 12 points at the free-throw line.
Oklahoma City swarmed him with multiple defenders — including Isaiah Hartenstein, Chet Holmgren, Jaylin Williams and Alex Caruso — and Thunder guard Jared McCain said the team adjusted because "when he gets going, their whole team gets going."
San Antonio briefly cut a 20-point deficit to 8 after Wembanyama’s in-game speech, but managed only 2 points in the first four minutes of the fourth quarter.
Game 6 shifts back to San Antonio on Thursday, with Spurs coach Mitch Johnson saying Wembanyama must take more than 15 shots and score more than 20 points.

Will Wembanyama's media silence fuel a legendary comeback, or is the young superstar finally cracking under the pressure?

With officiating under scrutiny, will referees let the Thunder's physical defense decide the series, or will whistles alter the outcome?