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[Saba Sports News] In a surprising turn of events on Monday, Victor Wembanyama found himself on the receiving end of a standout play. The San Antonio Spurs’ celebrated rookie was emphatically dunked on by Golden State Warriors’ rookie Trayce Jackson-Davis.
During the closing moments of the game, with the Warriors ahead 109-101 at San Antonio’s Frost Bank Center, Jackson-Davis drove past Wembanyama from the right wing, delivering a powerful left-handed dunk over the towering 7’4″ French phenom.
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The Warriors’ bench erupted in excitement, matching the brilliance of the dunk, with even head coach Steve Kerr flashing a rare smile in reaction. The dunk quickly became a sensation on social media, with fans and followers expressing awe at the rookie’s bold move.
But Jackson-Davis’s contributions in the Warriors’ 112-102 victory extended beyond his memorable dunk. The Indiana University product tallied 13 points on an efficient 6-of-7 shooting and secured 10 rebounds. Despite the dunk, Wembanyama still shone brightly, leading all players with 27 points, 14 rebounds, and 2 blocks.
The game marked a strong comeback for Golden State following a recent defeat to the Spurs and came amid concerns over Steph Curry’s recent ankle injury.