What woke up Wiggins after Kuminga’s injury in Warriors’ win

San Francisco: So, the game took a wild turn when Jonathan Kuminga got hurt. He fell hard while trying to block a shot, and the whole arena went quiet. You could feel the tension in the air, especially for Andrew Wiggins, who was just standing there, watching it all unfold.

Then, things got even crazier. With just over a minute left in the half, Memphis guard Desmond Bane crashed into Wiggins, and that seemed to flip a switch in him. It was like an alarm went off, and he realized he needed to step up.

When the second half started, Wiggins came out swinging. He scored right away and kept it going, hitting shots like he was on fire. Coach Steve Kerr noticed, saying Wiggins really took charge when they needed him most.

By the end of the game, Wiggins had racked up 24 points, leading the Warriors to a much-needed win. With Kuminga out due to a sprained ankle, Wiggins knew he had to fill that gap. It’s a big deal because Kuminga is one of their top scorers, and Wiggins is right behind him.

Wiggins had been struggling lately, but that bump from Bane seemed to light a fire under him. Kerr pointed out that it was that play that got Wiggins fired up. And boy, did it work! With a big dunk late in the game, he sealed the deal for the Warriors.

It’s funny how a tough moment can wake someone up, right? Wiggins definitely needed that jolt, and it showed on the court.