The Minnesota Timberwolves had to change a little of their play-style with Victor Wembanyama lying in wait to block or change shots under the basket.
The first two games have seen Wembanyama dominate the blocks department while changing a number of shots with his height and length. That's why Julius Randle said enough is enough in Game 3 and decided to attack the Spurs center.
Midway through the third quarter, Randle missed a three-point shot from the corner over the outstretched arms of Wembanyama. His Timberwolves teammate, Jaden McDaniels, skied for the rebound and kicked it out to Randle, who decided to cut to the basket. Randle caught the basketball, aggressively attacked the rim, and threw down a monster, one-hand jam over the Victor Wembanyama himself.
PUT WEMBY ON A POSTER!
Julius Randle with an EMPHATIC poster over Victor Wembanyama 😤 pic.twitter.com/OFyq5frUaa
— ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) May 9, 2026
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Randle had a strong season for the Timberwolves this season, averaging 21.1 points, 6.7 rebounds, 5.0 assists, and 1.1 steals per game while shooting 48.1 percent from the field and 31.5 percent from three.
Through eight games in the 2026 NBA playoffs, Julius Randle is averaging 18.5 points, 7.4 rebounds, and 3.6 assists, but has struggled with his shot at just 42.3 percent shooting from the field and 28.6 percent from three.
Wembanyama has had a stellar playoff debut thus far, averaging 19 points, 10.8 rebounds, 2.5 assists, and 5.0 blocks per game while shooting 50 percent from the field.
Wembanyama set the Spurs franchise record for points in a playoff debut (35) and threes in a playoff debut (five). The French big man also recorded an NBA record 12 blocks in a Game 1 loss against the Minnesota Timberwolves.
The Minnesota Timberwolves had to change a little of their play-style with Victor Wembanyama lying in wait to block or change shots under the basket. The first two games have seen Wembanyama dominate the blocks department while changing a number of shots with his height and length.