Victor Wembanyama delivered a 43-point performance to lead the San Antonio Spurs past the Minnesota Timberwolves 121-111, while the Memphis Grizzlies defeated the Sacramento Kings 136-105 to remain the only undefeated team in the league.
Wembanyama Dominates as Spurs Hand Timberwolves Another Loss
Victor Wembanyama carried San Antonio to its fourth victory by posting 43 points, 7 rebounds, and 6 blocked shots against Minnesota. The Spurs improved their record to 4-2 behind the French player’s dominant night on both ends of the floor. Dylan Harper chipped in 25 points, and De’Aaron Fox added 20 for San Antonio.
The Timberwolves played without Anthony Edwards and Rudy Gobert. Ayo Dosunmu led Minnesota with 27 points, while Jonathan Kuminga and Jaden McDaniels each scored 19 in the 121-111 defeat, which dropped Minnesota to 4-3.
Memphis Stays Unbeaten Against Winless Sacramento
Memphis extended its perfect start to the season by routing Sacramento 136-105, leaving the Kings winless at 0-6. Rookie Cameron Boozer paced the Grizzlies (6-0) with 27 points and 9 rebounds. Spark off the bench came from Isaiah Stewart with 24 points and GG Jackson with 21.
Spurs center Victor Wembanyama on a Game 4 win: “It was our first deficit in a playoff series, and we just responded. It was nothing amazing. It wasn't magic. We just did what we needed to do. The series is far from over. We’ve got six more wins before we can rest.” pic.twitter.com/LpayYcgXyL
Philadelphia Rallies Past Charlotte Without Stars
Philadelphia secured a 109-104 comeback win over Charlotte despite playing without LeBron James and Joel Embiid. Tyrese Maxey led the Sixers (6-1) with 38 points, sealing the victory with late free throws after Charlotte held a 97-90 lead with five minutes remaining. Anfernee Simons added 19 points and Jaylen Brown contributed 16, capped by a decisive late three-pointer from VJ Edgecombe. Grayson Allen scored 27 points and Brandon Miller had 24 for the Hornets (3-4).
Rockets Bounce Back Against Thunder
Houston rebounded from a loss to Dallas by defeating Oklahoma City 119-98. Jabari Smith Jr. recorded 30 points and 9 rebounds for the Rockets (6-1), while Marcus Smart hit seven three-pointers to finish with 24 points. Kevin Durant added 14 points as Houston took control during a dominant second quarter. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 26 points for the Thunder (4-2), who suffered their second defeat.
Cavaliers Roll Past Milwaukee Behind Big Second Quarter
Cleveland bounced back with a 136-111 victory over Milwaukee, fueled by a 48-point second quarter that helped the Cavaliers build a lead as large as 34 points in the third frame. Evan Mobley scored 27 points, and Jarrett Allen recorded 25 points and 11 rebounds. Donovan Mitchell contributed 15 points, and James Harden added 13 points and 7 assists. Kel’el Ware led the Bucks (1-5) with 19 points, and Tyler Herro scored 15.
Pelicans Cruise Past Atlanta
New Orleans earned its second straight win by defeating Atlanta 121-99, establishing control with a 35-18 opening quarter. Saddiq Bey led the Pelicans (2-4) with 25 points off the bench, Jeremiah Fears scored 20, and Zion Williamson and Trey Murphy III each finished with 15. The Hawks (3-4) struggled offensively, shooting 8/46 from beyond the arc.
Trail Blazers Control Jazz
Portland secured a 112-90 victory over Utah, opening up a commanding margin with a 17-0 run in the first quarter. Deni Avdija scored 24 points—19 of them coming in the first half—and Damian Lillard added 22 for the Trail Blazers (4-1). Rookie Darryn Peterson led the Jazz with 16 points, while Lauri Markkanen managed 13 points on 3/14 shooting as Utah dropped its fourth straight game.
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