Victor Wembanyama scored 29 points as San Antonio beat Portland 125-103 away from home for an eighth consecutive victory in the American basketball league. The Spurs never trailed, opened a large lead in the third quarter and rested their entire starting five throughout the fourth. Portland suffered a second successive defeat.
San Antonio Spurs beat Portland 125-103 away on 7 November, extending their winning streak to eight games. Victor Wembanyama finished with 29 points and seven rebounds. The visitors never trailed and stretched their advantage to as many as 35 points, while Portland lost for the second consecutive game.[1]
Wembanyama needed only 24 minutes for his 29 points. San Antonio led 64-49 at half-time, then scored 45 points in the third quarter by making 18 of 27 shots. Wembanyama contributed 13 points in that period. With the score at 109-76 entering the fourth quarter, all five Spurs starters remained on the bench for the rest of the game.[1], [2]
The Spurs won the rebounding contest 51-38 and converted 28 of 30 free throws. Devin Vassell added 15 points, while Stephon Castle and reserve Julian Champagnie scored 14 apiece. Deni Avdija led Portland with 15 points. Yang Hansen supplied 12 points and 10 rebounds off the bench for his first career double-double, reaching double figures in both categories.[1]
