Wembanyama’s 12-Block Night Sparks Goaltending Debate
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Victor Wembanyama set a playoff record with 12 blocks in Game 1, but a postgame breakdown argues several were goaltends or fouls that went uncalled, prompting Wolves coach Chris Finch to question the officiating. The breakdown tallies 5 clean blocks, 3 probably-clean blocks, 2 goaltends, and 2 fouls, suggesting up to four points erased by goaltending and potentially four more from missed fouls.
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