Victor Wembanyama dominated with 28 points, 16 rebounds and 5 blocks and ensured a huge comeback for the San Antonio Spurs.
On Wednesday night, he overcame a 16-point deficit to beat the Houston Rockets 111-99.
Wembanyama’s dominant performance ensures a comeback
After a poor 14-point performance against Houston last week, Wembanyama responded with a statement game. His fingerprints were all over the decisive run when he scored nine points in the fourth quarter to spark an 11-0 lead that gave the Spurs their first outright lead. His defensive presence with five blocks fueled San Antonio’s turnaround in the second half.
Spurs Weather Early storm, later storm
The Rockets, led by Amen Thompson with 25 points and Kevin Durant with 24 points, controlled the first half and led by 16 points. The Spurs went on a 16-4 run in the third quarter, powered by Keldon Johnson and Dylan Harper, to take their first lead. They sealed the win with a strong performance in the fourth quarter, shooting 53.7% from the field and holding Houston to 39.4%.
Key stats and implications for the series
- Animal: 28 PTS, 16 REB, 5 BLK
- Spurs bench: Dylan Harper scored the decisive goal in the fourth quarter.
- Series rating: The win gives San Antonio a 2-1 lead in the season series, with the final matchup scheduled for March 8.
- Shooting inequality: The Spurs’ efficient offense (53.7%) ultimately overwhelmed the Rockets’ cold night.
What’s next for both teams?
- San Antonio Spurs: Visit the Charlotte Hornets on Saturday.
- Houston Rockets: Travel to the Atlanta Hawks on Thursday night.
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