Spurs Roll Past Short-Handed Hawks 126-98 as Wembanyama Dominates Off Bench
San Antonio extended its regular-season win streak to five against an injury-thinned Atlanta on the second night of a back-to-back.
Overview
- The Spurs led 68-44 at halftime and 102-72 after three on the way to a 126-98 road win.
- Victor Wembanyama came off the bench for about 21 minutes and posted 26 points, 12 rebounds, 3 assists and 2 blocks.
- Devin Vassell scored 18 and Stephon Castle added 17 points with 7 assists to fuel a balanced effort.
- Atlanta was short-handed and on a back-to-back; Trae Young sat for right knee management, and Quin Snyder said he is set to play Sunday against the Bulls.
- The victory marks San Antonio’s fifth straight in regular-season standings as starters rested in the fourth and reserves closed it out.