The Golden State Warriors used a third-quarter surge to come away with a 112-102 win over the San Antonio Spurs on Monday. They had to get over a slow first half, which included a small heated moment between two Dubs players. During the second quarter, Andrew Wiggins and Brandin Podziemski both found themselves leading a fast break. Podziemski was asking for an outlet but Wiggins chose to attempt a layup himself.
Wiggins got fouled, causing the attempt to miss…and Podziemski wasn't happy about not receiving a pass.
“Come on Wiggs!” Podziemski yelled in frustration.
“The f**k you talking about?!” Wiggins retorted.
Podz: “Come on Wiggs!”
Wiggins: “The f*ck you talking about?!”
Brandin Podziemski appeared to want the ball here in transition, but Andrew Wiggins kept it and was fouled on the shot attempt 😳
— ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) March 12, 2024
While minor arguments between teammates are usually common in high-level professional sports, the fact that cameras caught the exchange only meant one thing: it would eventually become a discussed topic online.
As expected, basketball fans are already reacting to the in-game moment.
Yeah podz about to get the one punch sleeper soon lol I can feel it 😂 pic.twitter.com/aFvjPt9vEN
— HollowFrobe (@the_only6) March 12, 2024
Many sided with Podziemski, stating that Wiggins should have made the right play by passing the rock.
Wiggs gotta pass that
— TK (@TKtheLegend) March 12, 2024
He's actually right. Simple pass ahead for an easy layup or alley oop back to Wiggs.
— denn duran (@denn_duran) March 12, 2024
First glance, im with Wiggs. But after thinking about it, im with Podz. Podz was open, Wiggs coulda passed it for the open layup. Instead Wiggs goes to the line, where he struggles and he also shouldve went up with more force to get the AND1. https://t.co/NpEGfE0mhP
— ant (@cloudyderbs) March 12, 2024
Bro got the steal. wigs should givem the point. Rookie or not . It was earned #NBA #warriors https://t.co/su0ibxR69a
— Bobets (@bobenzbetsBBing) March 12, 2024
Other users though, felt as if Podziemski was out of line for raising his voice at a tenured veteran like Wiggins.
The rookie think he’s runnin somethin. Dude needs to chill.
— xChuckWagonx (@realChuckWagonx) March 12, 2024
Podz the guy who missed the easy layup. Know your place kid, humbled yourself. Such an attitude for a rookie, season is not yet over and your showing this kind of attitude. RESPECT! Wiggs brought the warriors a championship. #gsw #warriors #nba https://t.co/phnR0enBH6
— Jan (@jansand1010) March 12, 2024
Regardless of the heated moment, the Warriors still managed to trim San Antonio's early 11-point lead down to two by halftime. Entering the second half, it was an entirely different tune altogether. In the third quarter, the Dubs outscored the Spurs 32-18. They would not look back, maintaining the lead until the final buzzer.
Andrew Wiggins and Brandin Podziemski both contributed to the win. The veteran forward scored 16 points on 6-0f-8 (75%) shooting while the rookie tallied 14 points and eight rebounds off the bench. Leading the Warriors was Jonathan Kuminga, who had 22 points and five rebounds.
The Dubs continue their road trip as they head to Dallas to face Luka Doncic and the Mavericks on Wednesday.
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