Overview
- Victor Wembanyama finished with 38 points, 12 rebounds, five assists and five blocks with six threes, becoming the first NBA player to post 35+ points, 10+ rebounds, 5+ assists, 5+ blocks and 5+ threes in one game, per the Spurs.
- He scored 18 in the fourth quarter and hit back-to-back three-pointers in the final minute to flip a tie into the Spurs’ road win.
- San Antonio improved to 8-2, with recent contributions around Wembanyama that included De’Aaron Fox’s 21 points and Stephon Castle’s 19 points and 11 assists.
- Chicago fell to 6-4 with a third straight loss while playing without guards Josh Giddey (ankle) and Coby White (calf).
- Bulls coach Billy Donovan said he should have tried to extend the game instead of Kevin Huerter’s late three and explained sitting Matas Buzelis in crunch time due to defensive matchups, as Wembanyama noted teams are changing coverages and the Spurs still need tests against top opposition.