Wembanyama scores 40 points in 25 minutes as Spurs win...

Match Overview

The San Antonio Spurs extended their winning streak to nine games with a dominant 126-104 victory over the Phoenix Suns on Thursday night. San Antonio seized control early, opening the contest on an 18-4 run and establishing a 38-22 lead by the end of the first quarter.

The Spurs maintained a double-digit cushion for the remainder of the contest, leading by as many as 28 points in the third period. The nine-game run represents San Antonio’s longest winning streak since the 2018-19 NBA season.

Key Stats & Facts

• Final Score: San Antonio Spurs 126-104 Phoenix Suns (Quarter scores: 38-22, 31-28, 32-26, 25-28)
• Field Goal Shooting: Spurs 54.1% (46/85) | Suns 42.4% (39/92)
• Three-Point Shooting: Spurs 42.9% (15/35) | Suns 31.3% (10/32)
• Rebounds: Spurs 52 (11 offensive) | Suns 38 (8 offensive)
• Points in the Paint: Spurs 58 | Suns 36
• Turnovers & Points Off: Suns 16 turnovers (24 Spurs points) | Spurs 11 turnovers (12 Suns points)

Player Spotlight & Standings Impact

Victor Wembanyama delivered an unprecedented offensive display, recording 40 points, 12 rebounds, and 5 blocks in just 25 minutes on the floor. The center shot an efficient 15-of-21 from the field (71.4%) and hit 6-of-9 from three-point range, becoming the fastest player in NBA history to record 40+ points in a single game.

Devin Booker led Phoenix with 24 points and 7 assists, but the Suns struggled to contain San Antonio’s ball movement, as the Spurs logged 31 assists on 46 made field goals.

With the victory, San Antonio improves to 34-18 overall, strengthening their position in the top four of the Western Conference. Phoenix falls to 28-24, holding onto the eighth seed in the West.