Wembanyama Has 40 Points, 8 Blocks as Spurs Win 9th Straight with 122-96 Victory over Suns
Victor Wembanyama added 11 rebounds and eight blocks as San Antonio shot 51.1% and extended its winning streak to nine games.
- On Monday, the San Antonio Spurs defeated the Phoenix Suns 122-96 in Phoenix, extending their winning streak to nine games. Victor Wembanyama led the effort with 40 points, 11 rebounds and eight blocks in just 25 minutes.
- The 7-foot-4 Wembanyama controlled the game at both ends of the floor, finishing 15 of 19 from the field, including 2 of 3 from beyond the arc. His defensive presence and rebounding prowess dismantled Phoenix's offensive rhythm.
- Aaron Fox added 15 points, while Harrison Barnes, Julian Champagnie, and Khaman Maluach each scored 11. Dylan Harper contributed 14 third-quarter points as the Spurs built a commanding 93-68 lead.
- Devin Booker led Phoenix with 32 points on 10 of 17 shooting, but the Suns struggled overall. Phoenix shot just 39.3% from the field and were outrebounded 55-35, unable to contain Wembanyama.
- The Spurs have now won nine consecutive games after dropping their first two season contests. Wembanyama's MVP-worthy performance marks the second time in four games he has posted a massive stat line.
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PHOENIX (AP) — Victor Wembanyama wrapped up another jaw-dropping performance on Monday night early in the fourth quarter, casually bringing the ball up the court before crossing over Khaman Maluach a few times, dribbling between his legs and then behind…
Wemby in giant mode The Frenchman makes high-fly performances almost normal: he dominated the game on both sides of the floor, with a 15/19 on the shot, 11 rebounds, and 9 againsts in just 25 minutes. This is his second performance at more than 40 points, 10 rebounds and 8 againsts in one week, after his record match at 52 points against Dallas five days ago. "There are a lot of positive things going on at the moment (for Wembanyama), obviously"…
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Independent EspañolThe Texan team achieved their ninth consecutive victory, highlighting the performance of their star that dominated both ends of the field.The visiting team controlled the game from the start, with a remarkable performance by Harper in the third quarter to ensure the win.
NBA: Victor Wembanyama scores 40 points as Spurs roll past Suns for ninth win in a row
Victor Wembanyama racked up 40 points, 11 rebounds and eight blocked shots in 25 minutes of court action as the visiting San Antonio Spurs took apart the Phoenix Suns 122-96 on Monday to win their ninth straight game.
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Wembanyama has 40 points, 9 blocks as Spurs win 9th straight with 122-96 victory over Suns
PHOENIX (AP) — Victor Wembanyama scored 40 points, grabbed 11 rebounds and blocked nine shots in another dominant performance to help the San Antonio Spurs beat the Phoenix Suns 122-96 on Monday night.
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