The Athletic NBA Daily Spooky Wemby Stats + Bucks beat Warriors without Giannis
Oct 31, 2025
Nick Friedell, an NBA reporter for The Athletic, joins the discussion to break down the Warriors’ recent struggles against the Bucks, emphasizing mental fatigue and defensive lapses without Giannis. He shines a light on Jonathan Kuminga's breakout performance and the potential impact of young talents like Rollins and Podziemski. The crew also examines Victor Wembanyama's scary impressive stats amidst Halloween festivities and the Spurs' surprising 5-0 start in the league.
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Wembanyama Changes The Game
- Victor Wembanyama is producing historically rare stat lines that reshape game expectations.
- His combination of scoring, rebounding, playmaking and rim protection forces opponents to alter shot selection.
Spurs Building A Clear Identity
- The Spurs are developing a coherent identity blending defense, three-point shooting and youth movement around Wembanyama.
- That identity has propelled them to a historic 5-0 start and energized the home atmosphere.
Spurs Arena Atmosphere Is Back
- Dave describes the Spurs arena as 'one of the best places to watch a basketball game' when the team performs well.
- He says the crowd and atmosphere feel back and energized around this young Spurs group.