Victor Wembanyama delivered a dominant performance for the San Antonio Spurs, tallying 36 points and 14 rebounds in an overtime thriller against the Utah Jazz on Wednesday night. The win, 117‑111, gave the Spurs (3‑2) their third consecutive victory and highlighted the team’s aggressive defensive approach.
Key moments
Devin Vassell sparked the second‑half comeback, scoring 17 of his 21 points after the break. His burst helped the Spurs erase an 11‑point deficit and take the lead late in regulation. The Jazz, led by a season‑high 31 points from Keyonte George, struggled to maintain momentum as the game stretched into overtime.
In the extra period, San Antonio’s defense tightened even further. The Spurs forced four Jazz turnovers and limited Utah to just two of seven field‑goal attempts in overtime. A 12‑0 Spurs run sealed the win after the Jazz opened the period with a three‑pointer from Brice Sensabaugh.
Injuries and health outlook
The Jazz were missing three of their starting big men: Jaren Jackson Jr. (torn MCL), Lauri Markkanen (right‑wrist sprain), and Jusuf Nurkić (foot injury). Meanwhile, the Spurs have been largely healthy, with only Tobias Harris sidelined due to a strained calf. San Antonio’s relatively clean bill of health positions them as one of the Western Conference’s most robust teams heading into the next stretch of games.
Wembanyama’s early scoring helped keep the Spurs within striking distance, as he posted 21 points in the first half. The team trailed 55‑51 at halftime but rallied behind his inside presence and the perimeter shooting of Vassell and Ace Bailey, who added 19 points.
Looking ahead
Next up, the Spurs will host the Minnesota Timberwolves on Saturday, while the Jazz travel to host the Portland Trail Blazers later in the week. Both clubs will look to build on the momentum from this hard‑fought contest.
Original reporting: KSAT Sports (San Antonio) — read the source article.
