Victor Wembanyama dominated with 28 points, 16 rebounds, and 5 blocks to fuel a massive San Antonio Spurs comeback,
overcoming a 16-point deficit to defeat the Houston Rockets 111-99 on Wednesday night.
Wembanyama's Dominant Performance Powers Comeback
After a sluggish
14-point performance against Houston last week, Wembanyama responded
with a statement game. His fingerprints were all over the pivotal run,
scoring 9 points in the fourth quarter to spark an 11-0 surge that
gave the Spurs their first lead for good. His defensive presence with five
blocks anchored San Antonio's second-half turnaround.
Spurs Weather Early Storm, Surge Late
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The Rockets, led
by Amen Thompson's 25 points and Kevin Durant's 24, controlled
the first half and led by 16. The Spurs chipped away with a 16-4 run in the
third quarter, fueled by Keldon Johnson and Dylan Harper, to
grab their first lead. They sealed the win with strong fourth-quarter
execution, shooting 53.7% from the field while holding Houston
to 39.4%.
Key Stats and Series Implications
- Wembanyama: 28 PTS, 16 REB, 5 BLK
- Spurs' Bench: Dylan Harper added
crucial scoring in the fourth-quarter run.
- Series Standings: The win gives San
Antonio a 2-1 lead in the season series, with the final matchup
set for March 8.
- Shooting Disparity: The Spurs' efficient
offense (53.7%) ultimately overwhelmed the Rockets' cold night.
What’s Next for Both Teams
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- San Antonio Spurs: Visit the Charlotte
Hornets on Saturday.
- Houston Rockets: Travel to face the
Atlanta Hawks on Thursday night.
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- Victor
Wembanyama Spurs Jersey: Rep the rising superstar in his official
Nike Icon Edition jersey.
- Wilson
NBA Authentic Series Basketball: Practice with the official
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Source Information:
This recap is based on official game statistics and post-game reports.
- For official stats: NBA.com
Box Score
- For Spurs coverage: San
Antonio Spurs
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