Victor Wembanyama, with Spurs needing a response, passes first big postseason test

SAN ANTONIO — The ball seemed headed for the outstretched hands of Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert. But what appeared to be a defensive rebound wound up on a tee for the alien.Victor Wembanyama hadn’t made it to the offensive side of the court by the time San Antonio Spurs teammate Julian Champagnie pulled a transition 3 from the right wing. When the shot began its descent toward the rim, Wembanyama entered the scene at the 3-point line.Advertisement