The San Antonio Spurs faced off against the Atlanta Hawks in a thrilling matchup that ultimately ended with a hard-fought 7-point victory for the Spurs in overtime. It was a game that was expected to showcase the immense talent of Victor Wembanyama, and the young star did not disappoint. Wembanyama put on a spectacular performance, finishing with 42 points, 6 rebounds, and 5 assists in just 37 minutes on the court. His scoring outburst was instrumental in helping the Spurs improve to a 14-13 record, pushing them up to the 11th seed in the Western Conference.

While Wembanyama’s individual performance was lauded by fans and analysts alike, his night wasn’t without controversy. In the fourth quarter, he found himself on the receiving end of a brutal dunk by Atlanta’s De’Andre Hunter. The dunk, which many fans considered a “posterization,” was a rare sight, given Wembanyama’s towering presence on the court. Despite the impressive play from Hunter, both players were assessed technical fouls following the dunk, which sent shockwaves through the NBA community.

On social media, fans were quick to react, with many expressing their dismay over the referee’s decision to call technical fouls in such a dramatic moment. One fan vented their frustration, writing, “Yayy technical fouls, the league is f***ing garbage bro.” Another chimed in with, “Calling techs in that moment is so lame bro, I hate these refs nowadays.” A third fan added, “This is why the NBA now sucks,” reflecting a sense of disillusionment with the way the game is being officiated.

Some fans even took the opportunity to troll Wembanyama for getting dunked on, comparing it to other iconic moments in NBA history. One fan sarcastically remarked, “Got posterized by a mid player. At least Tim Duncan got dunked on by MJ and not a mediocre player early in his career.”

While the Spurs managed to secure the win, the game left fans divided, with many criticizing the refereeing and others mocking Wembanyama for the rare moment of vulnerability. Despite the dunk, Wembanyama’s overall performance and the victory were the highlights of the night, but the technical fouls and online reactions took some of the shine off the win.