Victor Wembanyama scores 42 points in the Spurs’ 133-126 OT victory over the Hawks
2 weeks, 1 day ago

Victor Wembanyama scores 42 points in the Spurs’ 133-126 OT victory over the Hawks

Associated Press  

SAN ANTONIO — Victor Wembanyama scored eight of his 42 points in overtime and the San Antonio Spurs outlasted the Atlanta Hawks 133-126 on Thursday night. His return allowed San Antonio to open with its projected starting lineup for the first time this season. Key moment The Hawks and the Spurs traded four straight 3-pointers in the final 90 seconds with Atlanta holding a 118-115 lead following 3s by Young, Vassell and Johnson. Key stat San Antonio opened the second half on a 25-14 run in taking an 85-80 lead after trailing by 11 points in the first half.

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Spurs rout Clippers 122-86 behind 27 points from Wembanyama
3 days, 9 hours ago

Spurs rout Clippers 122-86 behind 27 points from Wembanyama

Associated Press  

SAN ANTONIO — Victor Wembanyama closed out a historic month with 27 points, nine rebounds, five assists and three blocks in 26 minutes, and the San Antonio Spurs rolled to a 122-86 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers on Tuesday. Wembanyama is the first player in league history with 300 points, 100 rebounds, 50 blocks, 50 assists and 40 3-pointers …

NBA star Victor Wembanyama takes on chess players in New York park
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6 days, 11 hours ago

NBA star Victor Wembanyama takes on chess players in New York park

ABC  

Victor Wembanyama has established himself as a force on the NBA hardwood, but on Saturday showed he could make moves on the chess board as well as the San Antonio Spurs' centre took on fans at a park in New York. The 20-year-old Frenchman encouraged his followers on X to join him at Washington Square Park's famed Chess Plaza for …

Victor Wembanyama plays 1-on-1 chess with fans in New York
6 days, 16 hours ago

Victor Wembanyama plays 1-on-1 chess with fans in New York

Hindustan Times  

Victor Wembanyama went to a park in New York City and played 1-on-1 with fans on Saturday. Victor Wembanyama plays 1-on-1 chess with fans in New York Not in basketball, though. Before the San Antonio Spurs left New York for a flight to Minnesota, Wembanyama put out the call on social media: “Who wants to meet me at the SW …

Brooklyn hosts San Antonio following Wembanyama’s 42-point game
1 week, 1 day ago

Brooklyn hosts San Antonio following Wembanyama’s 42-point game

Associated Press  

San Antonio Spurs vs. Brooklyn Nets New York; Friday, 7:30 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Spurs -7.5; over/under is 213 BOTTOM LINE: San Antonio visits the Brooklyn Nets after Victor Wembanyama scored 42 points in the Spurs’ 117-114 loss to the New York Knicks. The Spurs’ 45.8% shooting percentage from the field this season is 2.9 percentage points lower than …

Wemby scores 42 in a memorable Xmas debut, but Spurs fall short
1 week, 1 day ago

Wemby scores 42 in a memorable Xmas debut, but Spurs fall short

China Daily  

Victor Wembanyama of the San Antonio Spurs and Karl-Anthony Towns of the New York Knicks fight for a rebound during an NBA game on Wednesday in New York. AP NEW YORK — Victor Wembanyama nearly obliterated the Spurs' Christmas record book in his first time playing in a festive fixture. His 42 points and 18 rebounds could only get San …

NBA roundup: Lakers nip Warriors in final second, Mavericks loses against Timberwolves
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1 week, 2 days ago

NBA roundup: Lakers nip Warriors in final second, Mavericks loses against Timberwolves

The Hindu  

Austin Reaves drove for a go-ahead layup with one second left to cap a triple-double, LeBron James added to his Christmas Day lore with 31 points, and the Los Angeles Lakers overcame an injury to Anthony Davis to outlast the Golden State Warriors 115-113 on Wednesday night in San Francisco. The Warriors star scored eight points in a 13-4 run, …

Victor Wembanyama scores 42 in a memorable Christmas debut but Spurs fall short against the Knicks
1 week, 2 days ago

Victor Wembanyama scores 42 in a memorable Christmas debut but Spurs fall short against the Knicks

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Victor Wembanyama nearly obliterated the Spurs’ Christmas record book in his first time playing on the holiday. I think, for us, the next step is winning those games.” Wembanyama was just short of the Spurs’ record for rebounds on Christmas, with Hall of Famer David Robinson grabbing 19 in 1999. “Also if someone just finds the potion …

Maxey rallies the 76ers to a 111-106 victory over the Spurs after Embiid is ejected
1 week, 4 days ago

Maxey rallies the 76ers to a 111-106 victory over the Spurs after Embiid is ejected

Associated Press  

PHILADELPHIA — Tyrese Maxey scored 32 points and made two crucial plays in the final minute, and the Philadelphia 76ers rallied after Joel Embiid was ejected to beat Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs 111-106 on Monday night. The seven-time All-Star received the first technical for arguing with Schroeder, and received another technical — and ejection — from Schroeder …

Wembanyama scores 30, matches career high with 10 blocks and Spurs roll past Trail Blazers 114-94
1 week, 6 days ago

Wembanyama scores 30, matches career high with 10 blocks and Spurs roll past Trail Blazers 114-94

Associated Press  

SAN ANTONIO — Victor Wembanyama scored 30 points and tied a career high with 10 blocks as the San Antonio Spurs rolled to a 114-94 victory against the Portland Trail Blazers on Saturday night. Wembanyama is the first player with four 3-pointers and 10 blocks in a game in NBA history and the first player under 21 with multiple games …

Wembanyama, Spurs to host Young and the Hawks
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Wembanyama, Spurs to host Young and the Hawks

Associated Press  

Atlanta Hawks vs. San Antonio Spurs San Antonio; Thursday, 8 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Hawks -1; over/under is 234.5 BOTTOM LINE: Atlanta visits San Antonio for a non-conference matchup. The Spurs are shooting 45.4% from the field this season, 1.5 percentage points lower than the 46.9% the Hawks allow to opponents. LAST 10 GAMES: Spurs: 5-5, averaging 112.1 points, …

Edwards scores 26 points as Timberwolves beat Spurs 106-92
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Edwards scores 26 points as Timberwolves beat Spurs 106-92

Associated Press  

SAN ANTONIO — Anthony Edwards had 26 points and the Minnesota Timberwolves rolled past the San Antonio Spurs 106-92 on Sunday night. Takeaways Timberwolves: Rob Dillingham scored his first points against San Antonio after being traded to Minnesota. The Spurs selected Dillingham, who scored three points, with the eighth pick in the NBA Draft and traded him to the Timberwolves …

Spurs up against stiff defense as Wolves visit
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Spurs up against stiff defense as Wolves visit

Hindustan Times  

Defense will be the key when the Minnesota Timberwolves hit the road to face the host San Antonio Spurs on Sunday night in a Western Conference clash created by the teams' performance in the NBA Cup. "If we get more wins and less Ls, it's a good trade-off I'll take it," said Minnesota center Rudy Gobert, who had 12 points …

Wembanyama makes 2 free throws with 2.1 seconds left in Spurs’ 118-116 win over Trail Blazers
3 weeks ago

Wembanyama makes 2 free throws with 2.1 seconds left in Spurs’ 118-116 win over Trail Blazers

Associated Press  

PORTLAND, Ore. — Victor Wembanyama had 28 points and made two free throws with 2.1 seconds left to push the San Antonio Spurs over the Portland Trail Blazers 118-116 on Friday night. The Blazers led by as many as 17 points in the final period, but San Antonio tied the game at 109 on a Jeremy Sochan free throw before …

DeRozan, Sabonis help Kings rout Spurs 140-113, with Wembanyama sidelined by injury
4 weeks ago

DeRozan, Sabonis help Kings rout Spurs 140-113, with Wembanyama sidelined by injury

Associated Press  

SAN ANTONIO — DeMar DeRozan scored 23 points, Domantas Sabonis had 22 points and 16 rebounds and the Sacramento Kings rolled to a 140-113 victory over San Antonio on Friday night, handing the Spurs their second straight loss without Victor Wembanyama. Spurs rookie Stephon Castle had 15 points, and Chris Paul had 11 points, 13 assists and eight rebounds. San …

Victor Wembanyama has first triple double of season to lead Spurs past Kings 127-125
1 month ago

Victor Wembanyama has first triple double of season to lead Spurs past Kings 127-125

Associated Press  

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Victor Wembanyama had 34 points, 13 rebounds and 11 assists for his first triple-double of the season, and the San Antonio Spurs beat the Sacramento Kings 127-125 on Sunday for their fifth win in six games. Paul made two free throws with 5.5 seconds to go to put San Antonio up five, and Domantas Sabonis hit a …

Sacramento hosts San Antonio, aims to stop home losing streak
1 month ago

Sacramento hosts San Antonio, aims to stop home losing streak

Associated Press  

San Antonio Spurs vs. Sacramento Kings Sacramento, California; Sunday, 9 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Sacramento takes on San Antonio looking to stop its three-game home losing streak. San Antonio ranks seventh in the Western Conference with 44.5 rebounds per game led by Victor Wembanyama averaging 10.0. LAST 10 GAMES: Kings: 3-7, averaging 109.9 points, 42.4 rebounds, 24.6 assists, 7.5 steals …

Davis and James power the Lakers past Wembanyama and the Spurs 119-101
1 month, 1 week ago

Davis and James power the Lakers past Wembanyama and the Spurs 119-101

Associated Press  

SAN ANTONIO — Anthony Davis had 19 points and 14 rebounds, LeBron James finished with 16 points, 11 assists and 10 rebounds and the Los Angeles Lakers beat the San Antonio Spurs 119-101 on Wednesday night. Los Angeles led by as many as 15 points in the first half before San Antonio cut the deficit to eight points. Los Angeles’ …

Wembanyama returns from three-game absence to help Spurs rally past Warriors, 104-94
1 month, 1 week ago

Wembanyama returns from three-game absence to help Spurs rally past Warriors, 104-94

Associated Press  

SAN ANTONIO — Victor Wembanyama scored 25 points, Harrison Barnes had 22 and the San Antonio Spurs overcame a 17-point third-quarter deficit to beat the Golden State Warriors 104-94 on Saturday night. Trailing 81-64 with 1:55 left in the third quarter, San Antonio closed the game on a 40-13 run to win three straight for the first time since January …

Wembanyama shrugs off 50-point performance that leaves teammates in awe as Spurs top Wizards 139-130
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Wembanyama shrugs off 50-point performance that leaves teammates in awe as Spurs top Wizards 139-130

Associated Press  

SAN ANTONIO — Victor Wembanyama scored a career-high 50 points in a performance that left his San Antonio teammates and the opposition in awe. “Really, my first thought is, eventually I want the rest of our performances, the rest of our games to overshadow this one,” said Wembanyama, the top pick in the 2023 draft. “I wish, I want to …

Wembanyama has career-high 50 points and 8 3-pointers to help Spurs top Wizards, 139-130
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Wembanyama has career-high 50 points and 8 3-pointers to help Spurs top Wizards, 139-130

Associated Press  

SAN ANTONIO — Victor Wembanyama had a career-high 50 points and the San Antonio Spurs rolled to a 139-130 victory over the Washington Wizards on Wednesday night. At 20 years 314 days, Wembanyama is the fourth-youngest player to score 50 points, trailing only Brandon Jennings, LeBron James and Devin Booker. Devin Vassell had 17 points in his third game for …

Spurs center Victor Wembanyama joins elite company through 82 career NBA games
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Spurs center Victor Wembanyama joins elite company through 82 career NBA games

Associated Press  

SAN ANTONIO — San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama had another monstrous outing that put him in the record books among some impressive company. Wembanyama had 34 points, 14 rebounds, six assists and three blocks as the San Antonio Spurs defeated the Sacramento Kings 116-96 on Monday night. And with his outstanding performance, Wembanyama joined Oscar Robertson, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Larry …

Wembanyama’s 34 points, 14 rebounds, Paul’s double-double lead Spurs past Kings 116-96
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Wembanyama’s 34 points, 14 rebounds, Paul’s double-double lead Spurs past Kings 116-96

Associated Press  

SAN ANTONIO — Victor Wembanyama had 34 points and 14 rebounds, Chris Paul added 12 points and 11 rebounds and the San Antonio Spurs rolled to a 116-96 victory over the Sacramento Kings on Monday night. De’Aron Fox had 24 points, Domantas Sabonis finished with 23 points and 12 rebounds and DeMar DeRozan added 21 points for Sacramento. Harrison Barnes …

Jazz fend off Spurs 111-110 despite 24 points, 16 rebounds and 7 blocks from Wembanyama
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Jazz fend off Spurs 111-110 despite 24 points, 16 rebounds and 7 blocks from Wembanyama

Associated Press  

SAN ANTONIO — Collin Sexton scored 23 points, Lauri Markkanen added 20 and the Utah Jazz held off the San Antonio Spurs 111-110 on Saturday, overcoming 24 points, 16 rebounds and seven blocks from Victor Wembanyama. Spurs guard Devin Vassell had 18 points in his season debut after missing seven months with a fractured right foot. San Antonio has been …

Spurs beat Trail Blazers 118-105, with Popovich missing his 4th straight game
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Spurs beat Trail Blazers 118-105, with Popovich missing his 4th straight game

Associated Press  

SAN ANTONIO — Keldon Johnson and Malaki Branham had 17 points each and the San Antonio Spurs beat Portland 118-105 on Thursday night in their fourth game without coach Gregg Popovich. Prior to the game Thursday, Spurs acting head coach Mitch Johnson said the team is unsure when Popovich will return. Spurs: San Antonio has struggled to find a consistent …

Spurs Dominate Timberwolves, Continue Their Unbeatable Start
2 months ago

Spurs Dominate Timberwolves, Continue Their Unbeatable Start

Associated Press  

The San Antonio Spurs defeated the Minnesota Timberwolves 113-103 without coach Gregg Popovich due to illness. Keldon Johnson led the Spurs with 25 points, 13 assists, and 10 rebounds, while Chris Paul contributed 15 points and 13 assists. Victor Wembanyama had 17 points and 6 rebounds for the Timberwolves.

Wembanyama's Historic 5x5 Performance Propels Spurs to Victory
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2 months ago

Wembanyama's Historic 5x5 Performance Propels Spurs to Victory

The Hindu  

Victor Wembanyama shines with a 5x5 performance, showcasing his versatility and leadership for the San Antonio Spurs against the Utah Jazz. Despite scoring a career-low six points, Wembanyama shines with 25 points, nine rebounds, seven assists, five blocks and five steals. He joins Hakeem Olajuwon and Andrei Kirilenko as the only players to achieve this feat multiple times.

Wembanyama's Double-Double Leads Spurs to Victory Over Jazz
2 months ago

Wembanyama's Double-Double Leads Spurs to Victory Over Jazz

Associated Press  

San Antonio Spurs defeated the Utah Jazz 106-88, with Victor Wembanyama leading the Spurs with 25 points, 9 rebounds, 7 assists, 5 steals, and 5 blocks. Chris Paul added 19 points, 10 assists, and 6 rebounds for the Spurs. The Jazz were led by 16 points from Collin Sexton and 14 points and 11 rebounds from John Collins. The Spurs …

Wembanyama Makes History with Second 5x5 Game, Joins Elite Company
2 months ago

Wembanyama Makes History with Second 5x5 Game, Joins Elite Company

CNN  

Victor Wembanyama achieves a rare '5x5' line for the second time in his career and more from around the NBA. He finished with 25 points, nine rebounds, seven assists, five steals and five blocks, becoming just the third player in NBA history with multiple 5x5 games after Hakeem Olajuwon and Andrei Kirilenko.

Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama has second 5×5 night of his career in win over Jazz
2 months ago

Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama has second 5×5 night of his career in win over Jazz

New York Times  

San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama added to his list of career achievements Thursday night by recording his second 5×5 statistical line game in just his 76th NBA game. Wembanyama tallied 25 points, nine rebounds, seven assists, five blocks and five steals in the Spurs’ 106-88 win over the Utah Jazz at Delta Center. 🚨Victor Wembanyama with an UNREAL 5×5 …

Rockets Dominate Spurs in a Thrilling Game
2 months ago

Rockets Dominate Spurs in a Thrilling Game

Associated Press  

The Houston Rockets secured a 106-101 victory over the San Antonio Spurs in a pivotal game in the two-game series. Jalen Green shone brightly with 34 points, while Jabari Smith and Alperen Sengun contributed 17 and 12 points respectively. Despite trailing for most of the game, the Rockets staged a remarkable comeback, outscoring the Spurs in the final minutes. The …

Wembanyama's Alley-Oop Magic Leads Spurs to Home Win
2 months, 1 week ago

Wembanyama's Alley-Oop Magic Leads Spurs to Home Win

Associated Press  

The San Antonio Spurs overcame a 22-point deficit in the first half to defeat the Houston Rockets 109-106 in their home opener. Victor Wembanyama led the Spurs with 29 points, 7 rebounds, and 3 blocks, while Jeremy Sochan added 17 points and 12 rebounds. Despite trailing by 22 points in the first half, San Antonio fought back with a strong …

Dončić and Thompson ignite Mavericks' offense, overwhelm Spurs in thrilling debut
2 months, 1 week ago

Dončić and Thompson ignite Mavericks' offense, overwhelm Spurs in thrilling debut

CNN  

Luka Dončić and Klay Thompson led the Dallas Mavericks to a 120-106 victory over the San Antonio Spurs in the latest edition of the I-35 Rivalry. Dončić missed the entire preseason with a calf injury, but the Slovenian superstar and the four-time NBA champion already looked like they have plenty of chemistry.

Spurs present Victor Wembanyama with Rookie of the Year trophy at San Antonio College planetarium
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Spurs present Victor Wembanyama with Rookie of the Year trophy at San Antonio College planetarium

Associated Press  

SAN ANTONIO — The San Antonio Spurs presented Victor Wembanyama with the NBA Rookie of the Year trophy on Saturday at the planetarium on the campus of San Antonio College — an appropriate venue, perhaps, for a player nicknamed “The Alien.” The 7-foot-3 center from France was a unanimous selection, the sixth player in league history to receive every first-place …

Victor Wembanyama of France named NBA Rookie of the Year
7 months, 4 weeks ago

Victor Wembanyama of France named NBA Rookie of the Year

China Daily  

San Antonio Spurs forward Victor Wembanyama and teammates react after a victory over the Denver Nuggets at Frost Bank Center, San Antonio, Texas, USA April 12, 2024. NEW YORK - San Antonio Spurs star Victor Wembanyama won the 2024 NBA Rookie of the Year award, the league announced on Monday, marking the first time a Frenchman has captured the honor. …

Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama named NBA Rookie of the Year after a record-setting season
7 months, 4 weeks ago

Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama named NBA Rookie of the Year after a record-setting season

Associated Press  

Victor Wembanyama had a year like no rookie in NBA history. “My goals were always to help my team as best as I could and get better as the year went on,” Wembanyama said from San Antonio on TNT after the award was announced on the network’s NBA playoff pregame show. It’s always been really important and I’m glad it’s …

Are Victor Wembanyama, Spurs on right track to building a contender in San Antonio?
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Are Victor Wembanyama, Spurs on right track to building a contender in San Antonio?

New York Times  

SAN ANTONIO — The San Antonio Spurs held fan appreciation day at Frost Bank Center on Sunday afternoon. The club’s competitiveness through the post-All-Star Game stretch of the season prompted a declaration from an ebullient Popovich after Sunday’s win that he was ready to begin a new season, “after about a week and a half off.” When the Spurs regrouped …

Gilgeous-Alexander scores 26 as Thunder roll past Wembanyama-less Spurs, 127-89
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Gilgeous-Alexander scores 26 as Thunder roll past Wembanyama-less Spurs, 127-89

Associated Press  

OKLAHOMA CITY — Thunder coach Mark Daigneault has preached all season that his team is about the process rather than results. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 26 points in 26 minutes, and Oklahoma City rolled past the Victor Wembanyama-less San Antonio Spurs 127-89. The Thunder ran out to an 11-0 lead as the Spurs missed their first seven shots and didn’t score …

Victor Wembanyama has 18 points, seven blocks as Spurs ease past Grizzlies 102-87
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Victor Wembanyama has 18 points, seven blocks as Spurs ease past Grizzlies 102-87

Associated Press  

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Victor Wembanyama had 18 points, seven blocks, seven rebounds and six assists, Julian Champagnie added 17 points, and the San Antonio Spurs rode a third-quarter outburst to a 102-87 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies on Tuesday night. “We came out and picked up our defense.” Whether it was the Spurs’ defense or poor shooting, Memphis made only …

Nikola Jokic scores 42 and outduels Victor Wembanyama in Nuggets’ 110-105 win over Spurs
9 months ago

Nikola Jokic scores 42 and outduels Victor Wembanyama in Nuggets’ 110-105 win over Spurs

Associated Press  

DENVER — Chalk this one up to Nikola Jokic after Victor Wembanyama came up just short of outdueling the player who is hoping to soon pick up his third MVP award. Jokic scored 42 points and outdueled the Rookie of the Year favorite in Denver’s 110-105 win over the San Antonio Spurs on Tuesday night to retake sole possession of …

Curry scores 33 points, Warriors overcome Wembanyama, Spurs for 4th straight win
9 months ago

Curry scores 33 points, Warriors overcome Wembanyama, Spurs for 4th straight win

Associated Press  

SAN ANTONIO — Stephen Curry had 33 points and the Golden State Warriors held on to beat the undermanned San Antonio Spurs 117-113 on Sunday night for their fourth straight victory. Tre Jones does a really good job defensively, he found a way to get free and hit some big shots.” Curry was 12 for 23 from the field, hitting …

Spurs' Victor Wembanyama is docked $25k for throwing a ball into the stands in celebration vs the Knicks... as the 7ft 4in rookie picks up the first fine of his NBA career
9 months ago

Spurs' Victor Wembanyama is docked $25k for throwing a ball into the stands in celebration vs the Knicks... as the 7ft 4in rookie picks up the first fine of his NBA career

Daily Mail  

San Antonio Spurs rookie Victor Wembanyama's celebratory toss of the basketball into the stands following an overtime victory over the New York Knicks earned him a $25,000 fine from the NBA, the league announced on Sunday. Spurs rookie Victor Wembanyama was hit with his first fine after throwing a ball in the stands That action typically results in an automatic …

Sochan, Vassell lead Spurs past Suns 104-102 as injured Wembanyama watches from sidelines
9 months, 1 week ago

Sochan, Vassell lead Spurs past Suns 104-102 as injured Wembanyama watches from sidelines

Associated Press  

SAN ANTONIO — Jeremy Sochan hit a key 3-pointer in the final minute and finished with 26 points and a career-high 18 rebounds as San Antonio beat the Phoenix Suns 104-102 on Monday night with Spurs rookie Victor Wembanyama sidelined due to injury. That’s a big win.” Devin Booker scored 36 points and Kevin Durant added 29 as Phoenix split …

Spurs rookie Victor Wembanyama to miss rematch against Suns with sprained left ankle
9 months, 1 week ago

Spurs rookie Victor Wembanyama to miss rematch against Suns with sprained left ankle

Associated Press  

SAN ANTONIO — Spurs rookie Victor Wembanyama will miss Monday night’s game against the Phoenix Suns because of a sprained left ankle. San Antonio coach Gregg Popovich said the injury is not severe and it is “a little better than 50-50” that Wembanyama will play Wednesday at Utah. “He tweaked it sometime during and kept playing,” Popovich said, “and it …

Kuminga, Thompson help Warriors rebound to upend Spurs 112-102 despite Wembanyama’s strong return
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Kuminga, Thompson help Warriors rebound to upend Spurs 112-102 despite Wembanyama’s strong return

Associated Press  

SAN ANTONIO — Jonathan Kuminga scored 21 points, Klay Thompson added 20 and the Golden State Warriors overcame a sluggish start to beat the San Antonio Spurs 112-102 on Monday night. San Antonio rookie Victor Wembanyama had 27 points and 14 rebounds in his return from a one-game absence after spraining his right ankle in the first half of Tuesday’s …

Johnson, Sochan lead Spurs past Warriors team without Curry, 126-113
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Johnson, Sochan lead Spurs past Warriors team without Curry, 126-113

Associated Press  

SAN FRANCISCO — Jonathan Kuminga attacked the rim and tried to will the Golden State Warriors back into the game. Johnson had 22 points and 11 rebounds, and San Antonio beat a Golden State team playing without Stephen Curry 126-113 on Saturday night. “It was very important to bring the energy from the start, especially against a team and a …

Sengun sets career mark with 45 points as Rockets down Spurs 114-101
9 months, 4 weeks ago

Sengun sets career mark with 45 points as Rockets down Spurs 114-101

Associated Press  

HOUSTON — Alperen Sengun scored a career-high 45 points with a season-best 16 rebounds to lead the Houston Rockets to a 114-101 win over the San Antonio Spurs Tuesday night. “He was amazing, that’s the Alpi I know.” Sengun is the fifth player since 1973-74, when steals started being tracked, to have at least 45 points, 15 rebounds and five …

NBA roundup: Cavs’ Max Strus hits half-court winner at buzzer
10 months, 1 week ago

NBA roundup: Cavs’ Max Strus hits half-court winner at buzzer

The Hindu  

Max Strus sank a 3-pointer from well beyond midcourt as time expired to lift the host Cleveland Cavaliers to a 121-119 victory over the Dallas Mavericks on Tuesday. De’Andre Hunter added 20 points, Bogdan Bogdanovic scored 19 and Dejounte Murray contributed 17 points and 11 assists to help the Hawks win their second straight game. Celtics 117, 76ers 99 Jaylen …

Irving and Doncic lead Mavericks past Wenbanyama and Spurs, 116-93
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Irving and Doncic lead Mavericks past Wenbanyama and Spurs, 116-93

Associated Press  

DALLAS — Kyrie Irving scored 34 points, Luka Doncic had 27 before leaving early in the fourth period and the Dallas Mavericks overcame an early 15-point deficit to beat the San Antonio Spurs 116-93 on Wednesday night. Spurs rookie Victor Wembanyama had 26 points — 20 in the first half — nine rebounds and three blocks in his belated Dallas …

Embiid's record 70-pointer spurs Philly to victory over San Antonio
11 months, 1 week ago

Embiid's record 70-pointer spurs Philly to victory over San Antonio

China Daily  

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid is doused with water by teammates after scoring 70 points in a victory against the San Antonio Spurs at Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA Jan 22, 2024. Embiid's 70-point night tied the 12th-biggest scoring effort in NBA history, and broke Chamberlain's 76ers team record of 68 points. "He's a fantastic player," Spurs coach …

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