{"id":412742,"date":"2026-01-14T17:14:08","date_gmt":"2026-01-14T17:14:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/412742\/"},"modified":"2026-01-14T17:14:08","modified_gmt":"2026-01-14T17:14:08","slug":"i-heard-one-f-you-spurs-victor-wembanyama-shrugs-off-thunder-fans-hostility","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/412742\/","title":{"rendered":"\u201cI heard one f\u2014 you\u201d: Spurs\u2019 Victor Wembanyama shrugs off Thunder fans\u2019 hostility"},"content":{"rendered":"

The San Antonio Spurs<\/a> suffered a crushing 98-119 defeat against the Oklahoma City Thunder<\/a> at Paycom Center. This result sends the defending champions hurtling toward the Houston Rockets<\/a> next.<\/p>\n

Victor Wembanyama dismissed the hostile environment despite hearing specific profanity from the stands during the blowout. The French phenom claimed the atmosphere actually improves his competitive mindset.<\/p>\n

Wembanyama noted during the post-game conference<\/a>, \u201cThis is what makes us better, obviously more than a team that would ignore me.\u201d He laughed off hearing just one obscenity directed at him, \u201cI hear the booing. I heard one f\u2014 you, but it was just one, you know what I mean?\u201d<\/p>\n

The Rockets must now prepare for a Thunder squad that neutralized Wembanyama\u2019s defensive impact. The center finished with 17 points and 7 rebounds on 46.7 percent shooting.<\/p>\n

MORE: Kevin Durant’s salty ‘propaganda’ shot at Suns trade talk vanishes from X<\/a><\/p>\n

Victor Wembanyama outplays Chet Holmgren<\/p>\n

Wembanyama defensively stifled Chet Holmgren, holding the Thunder forward to just 8 points. Holmgren struggled significantly, shooting a dismal 25 percent from the field on 4 attempts.<\/p>\n

Spurs head coach Mitch Johnson praised his star\u2019s composure<\/a> amid the manufactured villain narrative. He believes the young center handles external pressure without expending unnecessary energy.<\/p>\n

Johnson stated, \u201cI think he embraces all of it appropriately without putting too much energy or overdoing it.\u201d This maturity provides a solid blueprint for future opponents to follow.<\/p>\n

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander torched the Spurs for 34 points to secure Oklahoma City’s 34th win. The Rockets, known for their strong home defense, face this exact perimeter threat Thursday night at Toyota Center against a high-scoring guard.<\/p>\n

The Thunder enter Houston carrying a 4-game winning streak and significant offensive momentum. Houston must replicate the perimeter dominance Alex Caruso displayed or risk a similar blowout.<\/p>\n

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