Victor Wembanyama scored 40 points, grabbed 11 rebotes, and blocked nine shots in just 25 minutes of playing time, leading the San Antonio Spurs to a 122-96 victory over the Phoenix Suns on Monday night, MARCA reported.
The win extended San Antonio’s winning streak to nine games following an opening pair of losses.
How did Wembanyama dominate the Suns?
Wembanyama shot 15 of 19 from the field, including 2 of 3 from beyond the arc. Diario AS reported that he finished just one block shy of a triple-double. By halftime, the French center already recorded 22 points, six rebounds, and five blocks as San Antonio built a 61-46 lead.
LAPRESSE reported that the Spurs used a 21-2 run in the first half to break the game open. Wembanyama spent only 328 minutes on the floor across his appearances this season while accumulating 331 points, underlining his efficiency.
San Antonio maintained a strong pace in the second period, scoring 16 of the first 20 points of the quarter to reach a 47-29 lead following a dunk by Luke Kornet.
Who stepped up for San Antonio off the bench?
Dylan Harper scored 14 of his 17 points in the third quarter alone. Diario AS noted that his surge helped push the Spurs’ lead to 93-68 before head coach pulled his starters for the final period.
De’Aaron Fox contributed 15 points and nine rebounds, while Harrison Barnes and Julian Champagnie added 11 points each. Champagnie entered the starting lineup to cover for Devin Vassell, who missed the contest due to left adductor tightness.
What went wrong for Phoenix?
Devin Booker scored 32 points on 10-of-17 shooting for the Suns, but received minimal offensive support. Khaman Maluach was the only other Phoenix player to reach double figures with 11 points off the bench.
The Sporting News reported that the Suns entered the matchup ranked 27th in defensive rating. San Antonio capitalized on those defensive shortcomings by outrebounding Phoenix by 20 boards.
SAN ANTONIO 122, PHOENIX 96 SPURS DOMINATE AS WEMBANYAMA SCORES 40 IN ROUT Victor Wembanyama scored 40 points and grabbed 11 rebounds Monday night in Phoenix, where the San Antonio Spurs rolled to a 122-96 win over the Suns. San Antonio led 61-46 at the half after outscoring…
What is next for the teams?
Los Suns registran un balance de 3-6 en el arranque de la temporada. The game took place on Monday, November 9, at the Mortgage Matchup Center in Phoenix, with the tip-off scheduled for 20:00 San Antonio time and 21:00 Eastern United States time.
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