Holmgren and Wembanyama star in the most anticipated duel of the pre-season

On the night of this past Monday, the 9th, the Oklahoma City Thunder and the San Antonio Spurs faced each other in Paycom Centerin Oklahomain the debut of the two franchises in the pre-season of NBA. However, what orange ball lovers were most looking forward to was the confrontation between the newcomers Chet Holmgren It is Victor Wembanyama. On the scoreboard, the home team won 122 to 121.

Chet, second pick in the 2022 Draft, showed everything he had in store after missing his first official season due to injury, being the scorer of the match with 21 points and nine rebounds. By Thunder, Jalen Williams also showed service, with 12 points, as well as Luguentz Dortwho scored 14 points, and Josh Giddey he scored 10. Wembanyama, first pick in the 2023 Draft, was the Spurs’ top scorer, with 20 points, five rebounds and two steals. Next to him, Zach Collins He also played well, with 12 points, four rebounds and six assists.

Chet Holmgren on facing Victor Wembanyama:

“It wasn’t a ‘Chet vs Victor’ show, it was OKC vs Spurs. A lot of young people might be tempted to turn an interesting game into a summer brawl, but I didn’t feel that way, and I bet he did too.

I’ve played against him… pic.twitter.com/zXGmOFFlBl

— Coast to Coast Brazil | NBA (@brasilcoast2) October 10, 2023

Now, the Oklahoma City Thunder travel to Montrealat the Canadawhere he will enter the court again to face the Detroit Pistons next Thursday, 12th. The San Antonio Spurs debut at home when they receive the Miami Heat on Friday the 13th.