Wembanyama Scores 36 Points and the Spurs Clamp Down in Overtime to Beat the Jazz 117-111
San Antonio brings momentum from an 80-point first half while Utah is missing key scorers and enters at 1-3, the Associated Press said.
- On Wednesday, the San Antonio Spurs defeated the injury-plagued Utah Jazz 117-111 in overtime, with Victor Wembanyama recording 36 points and 14 rebounds to extend San Antonio's winning streak.
- Utah entered the contest missing three starting big men: Jaren Jackson Jr. with a torn MCL, Lauri Markkanen with a wrist sprain, and Jusuf Nurkic sidelined by a foot injury.
- Despite a season-high 31 points from Keyonte George, the Jazz offense faltered in overtime. San Antonio responded to an opening 3-pointer from Brice Sensabaugh with a decisive 12-0 run to secure the victory.
- San Antonio secured their third consecutive win, overcoming a 55-51 halftime deficit. Devin Vassell scored 17 of his 21 points after halftime, while Ace Bailey added 19 points.
- The Spurs prepare to host Minnesota on Saturday, while the Jazz return home to play Portland on the same day. Both clubs aim to adjust their rotations following this Western Conference matchup.
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Wembanyama scores 36 points and the Spurs clamp down in overtime to beat the Jazz 117-111
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Victor Wembanyama had 36 points and 14 rebounds, and the San Antonia Spurs beat the short-handed Utah Jazz 117-111 in overtime on Wednesday night.
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Utah faces conference rival San Antonio
San Antonio Spurs (2-2, seventh in the Western Conference) vs. Utah Jazz (1-3, 13th in the Western Conference) Salt Lake City; Wednesday, 9 p.m. EDT LINE: Spurs -12.5; over/under is 234.5 BOTTOM LINE: San Antonio faces Utah in Western Conference action Wednesday. Utah went 22-60 overall, 12-40 in Western Conference play and 14-27 at home...
The day after a starring performance against Sacramento with 29 points and 10 rebounds, Victor Wembanyama raised the tone to guide the San Antonio Spurs to the success against Utah Jazz (117-111 after extension). This second consecutive victory in back-to-back was nevertheless drawn at the end of a particularly contested and undecided duel. The tricolorea interior started the match at a hell of a pace. Author of 21 points and 5 rebounds over the…
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