Victor Wembanyama's Shot Over Russell Westbrook Went Viral In Spurs-Nuggets Game

Victor Wembanyama made a shot over Russell Westbrook.

Jan 3, 2025; Denver, Colorado, USA; San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama (1) controls the ball as Denver Nuggets guard Russell Westbrook (4) guards in the third quarter at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images / Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images

On Friday night, the San Antonio Spurs played the Denver Nuggets in Colorado.

During the game, 2024 Rookie of The Year Victor Wembanyama made a shot (while also being fouled by Russell Westbrook).

The clip got a lot of views on social media.

Via Bleacher Report: "Russ' reaction to Wemby 😅😂"

Russ' reaction to Wemby 😅😂 pic.twitter.com/WaiKSzJ6tV

— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) January 4, 2025

The Spurs were able to win by a score of 113-110.

Russ and Wemby are all good after the foul 😂🤝 pic.twitter.com/LNxlD7xaPi

— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) January 4, 2025

Wembanyama finished the night with 35 points, 18 rebounds, four assists, one steal and two blocks while shooting 14/21 from the field and 4/6 from the three-point range.

Via The NBA: "Tonight was Victor Wembanyama’s 100th career game.

He’s totaled 2,273 PTS, 1,053 REB and 366 BLK through his first 100 games.

The only other player to reach those totals across their first 100 games played? Fellow Spur, David Robinson."

Tonight was Victor Wembanyama’s 100th career game.

He’s totaled 2,273 PTS, 1,053 REB and 366 BLK through his first 100 games.

The only other player to reach those totals across their first 100 games played? Fellow Spur, David Robinson. pic.twitter.com/qMqAjysijb

— NBA (@NBA) January 4, 2025

Wembanyama and the Spurs improved to 18-16 in 34 games, which has them as the eighth seed in the Western Conference.

They will now host the Nuggets on Saturday (in San Antonio).

At home, they have gone 12-7 in 19 games.

Jan 3, 2025; Denver, Colorado, USA; Denver Nuggets guard Russell Westbrook (4) folds San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama (1) in the first quarter at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images / Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images

As for Westbrook, he finished the loss with nine points, six rebounds, eight assists and two steals while shooting 4/7 from the field and 1/2 from the three-point range in 31 minutes of playing time.

With the loss, Denver dropped to 19-14 in 33 games, which has them as the fifth seed in the west.

Jan 3, 2025; Denver, Colorado, USA; San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama (1) loses control of the ball against Denver Nuggets guard Russell Westbrook (4) in the first quarter at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images / Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images

Following Saturday's showdown, the Nuggets and Spurs will play one more time this season when they meet on April 2 in Denver.