Victor Wembanyama delivered a dominant showing on Monday night, scoring 40 points, pulling down 11 rebounds and blocking nine shots as the San Antonio Spurs defeated the Phoenix Suns 122‑96. The win pushes the Spurs to a nine‑game winning streak after an opening‑season slump that saw them lose their first two contests.
Spurs seize control early
Wembanyama, the 7‑foot‑4 two‑time All‑Star, set the tone from the opening tip. He posted 22 points, six rebounds and five blocks before halftime, while the Spurs used a 21‑2 run to build a 61‑46 lead at the break. The Suns never found an answer for the towering Frenchman, who dominated both ends of the floor.
Supporting cast steps up
Dylan Harper contributed 17 points, 14 of which came in the third quarter as the Spurs stretched their lead to 93‑68. The early cushion allowed San Antonio’s starters to rest for much of the fourth period. Wembanyama was efficient, shooting 15‑of‑19 from the field, including 2‑of‑3 from three‑point range, and required just 25 minutes of play.
De’Aaron Fox added 15 points for Phoenix, while Julian Champagnie and Harrison Barnes each recorded 11. Devin Booker led the Suns with 32 points on 10‑of‑17 shooting, but the rest of the lineup struggled to keep pace.
Statistical highlights
- Spurs out‑rebounded the Suns 55‑35.
- Phoenix shot 39.3% from the field.
- The Suns are 2‑2 on their current seven‑game home stretch.
Recent Wembanyama feats
This performance marks the second time in four games that Wembanyama has posted a massive stat line during what many are calling an MVP‑worthy start to the season. Earlier in the week, he recorded career‑high numbers of 52 points and 24 rebounds in a 112‑111 win over the Dallas Mavericks.
Looking ahead
After the victory, the Spurs travel to Chicago on Wednesday night for their next matchup. The Suns will host the Los Angeles Clippers on Tuesday night as they attempt to rebound from the loss.
San Antonio’s recent surge has energized the fan base and highlighted the impact of a young, versatile star leading a team that has quickly turned its early‑season fortunes around.
Original reporting: KSAT Sports (San Antonio) — read the source article.
