ESPN.com · Nov 8, 2023
Victor Wembanyama can't fix the NBA's worst defense by himself
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SAN ANTONIO -- THE Houston Rockets are looking to finish off an Oct. 27 win against the San Antonio Spurs, clinging to a 3-point lead with minutes left in the fourth quarter.
Spurs guard Devin Vassell misses a baseline jumper, and the rebound is corralled by Rockets guard Fred VanVleet, who starts the Houston break.
Jabari Smith Jr., the No. 3 pick in last year's draft, is barrelling toward the rim, the only thing standing between him and the basket is Victor Wembanyama.
Amen Thompson fires a bounce pass across the court to Smith, who catches it just inside the 3-point line. At this moment, the 19-year-old rookie is facing the rim, his back to Smith.