Victor Wembanyama Dominates Blazers With Season-Best Scoring Feat
Wembanyama added 7 rebounds and 3 assists as San Antonio shot 28-for-30 from the free-throw line in a 125-103 win.
- Victor Wembanyama scored a season-best 29 points in 24 minutes as the San Antonio Spurs routed the Portland Trail Blazers 125-103 on Saturday, extending their winning streak to eight consecutive games.
- San Antonio dominated through rebounding and free-throw efficiency, outrebounding Portland 51-38 and converting 28 of 30 free throws. The Spurs led by 15 at halftime before erupting for 45 points on 66.7% shooting in the third quarter.
- The Spurs shot 44.4% from the field and 38.6% from 3-point range, while Portland connected on 41.7% of attempts and just 25.7% from behind the arc. San Antonio's efficiency created one-and-done possessions for the Blazers.
- Blazers head coach Micah Nori said players 'gave in a little bit' against San Antonio's physicality, while fans at the Moda Center in Portland chanted 'Ref you suck!' amid disputed officiating calls.
- Portland falls to 6-3 on the season after dropping consecutive games for the first time, now facing a two-game home stand against Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Oklahoma City Thunder.
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. The Spurs machine in operation Wemby scored 29 points in 24 minutes, with a great skill (9 out of 13 shots made), to carry San Antonio against another team from the top of the basket in the West (victory 125-103). The Trail Blazers did not live up to the challenge and took the water against well-established Spurs, who made 28 of their 30 free throws. Wembanyama, who also took 7 rebounds, allowed his team to have a comfortable lead at halftime …
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Victor Wembanyama scores 29 in three quarters as Spurs blitz Blazers
The group of San Antonio dominated the encounter with an outstanding performance of its star, who added 29 points in the triumph over the Portland team.The local team could not contain the visitor offensive, despite the efforts of its leader, who recorded 15 units in the defeat.
NBA: Victor Wembanyama scores 29 in three quarters as Spurs blitz Blazers
Victor Wembanyama scored 29 points and grabbed seven rebounds before sitting out the fourth quarter to help the San Antonio Spurs rout the host Portland Trail Blazers 125-103 on Saturday night for their eighth consecutive victory.
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Victor Wembanyama scores 29 points in Spurs win over Blazers
PORTLAND, Ore (AP) — Victor Wembanyama scored 29 points and led the San Antonio Spurs to a 125-103 blowout win over the Portland Trail Blazers on Saturday night.
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