US EditionWembanyama Scores 38 Points as the Spurs Rally Past the Bulls
Victor Wembanyama scored 18 points in the fourth quarter and blocked shots to help the Spurs rally from behind for a 121-117 win, ending the Bulls' three-game winning streak.
- On Monday night at the United Center, Victor Wembanyama scored 38 points, including 18 in the fourth quarter, as San Antonio Spurs beat the Chicago Bulls 121-117 for their third consecutive win.
- A third-quarter surge put Chicago Bulls ahead as they outscored San Antonio Spurs 34-26 to carry a 98-89 lead into the fourth, but playing without Josh Giddey hindered their late-game pace.
- Statistically, Wembanyama made six 3-pointers, shot 11 for 19 from the field, grabbed 12 rebounds, and blocked five shots.
- The loss leaves the Bulls in a slump as Chicago dropped to 5-1 at home and has lost four of five overall.
- Looking ahead, the Spurs will host Golden State on Wednesday in the first of two straight home games after Victor Wembanyama altered the Bulls' offense and intimidated their attack.
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The Frenchman once again dazzled in the victory of the Spurs in Chicago (117-121), while Detroit, the leader in the East, scored a seventh consecutive success.
Two triples and a fierce defensive rebound in the last 70 seconds of Victor Wembanyama's match gave the San Antonio Spurs Monday a big win at the United Center in Chicago against the Bulls (121-117), which wasted 13 points of advantage in the fourth period and lost their fourth match in the last five.wf_cms.rss.read_more
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Victor Wembanyama's clutch 3s send Spurs over Bulls
Victor Wembanyama scored 38 points to go with 12 rebounds and drilled game-tying and go-ahead 3-pointers in the final minute as the San Antonio Spurs defeated the host Chicago Bulls 121-117 on Monday.
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