Wembanyama powers Spurs past Suns for ninth straight win

Victor Wembanyama delivered another dominant performance in Phoenix on November 9, finishing with 40 points, 11 rebounds and eight blocks as the San Antonio Spurs defeated the Suns 122-96. San Antonio has won nine consecutive games after opening the season with two losses.

Wembanyama set the tone before halftime, scoring 22 points and recording five blocks. A 21-2 Spurs surge helped the visitors take a 61-46 lead into the break. He made 15 of 19 shots, including two of three from beyond the arc, in just 25 minutes.

Dylan Harper added 17 points, with 14 coming in the third quarter as San Antonio stretched its advantage to 25. The Spurs’ starters then spent much of the final period off the court. De’Aaron Fox scored 15 points, while Julian Champagnie and Harrison Barnes had 11 apiece.

The performance follows Wembanyama’s 52-point, 24-rebound game against Dallas on Wednesday. Devin Booker led Phoenix with 32 points. Khaman Maluach was the Suns’ only other player in double figures, scoring 11.

Phoenix made 39.3% of its shots and was outrebounded 55-35. The Suns are 2-2 during their current seven-game homestand. San Antonio next visits Chicago on Wednesday; Phoenix hosts the Los Angeles Clippers on Tuesday.