Victor Wembanyama delivered another standout performance, securing a rare 5×5 stat line to propel the San Antonio Spurs to a 106-88 victory over the Utah Jazz. Wembanyama contributed 25 points, nine rebounds, seven assists, five blocks, and five steals, marking his second career 5×5—a feat only matched by NBA legends Hakeem Olajuwon and Andrei Kirilenko, who also achieved it multiple times.
Reflecting on his performance, Wembanyama said, “I realize I need to set higher standards when I don’t reach 5×5 because I know I can help my team in all those areas. It should become a consistent part of my game.”
The Spurs broke a two-game losing streak with this win, positioning them 12th in the Western Conference, while the Jazz remain winless and at the bottom.
Elsewhere in Memphis, Ja Morant excelled in the Grizzlies’ 122-99 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks, notching his 12th career triple-double with 26 points, 14 assists, and 10 rebounds. Despite Giannis Antetokounmpo’s game-high 37 points, the Bucks suffered their fourth consecutive loss. Coach Doc Rivers expressed optimism despite the result, stating, “We played with the right spirit. On off-shooting nights like these, we need to find ways to get stops.”
In California, the Phoenix Suns rallied from a 21-point deficit to defeat the Los Angeles Clippers 125-119, thanks to Devin Booker’s season-high 40 points. Supported by 21 points from Royce O’Neale, 18 from Kevin Durant, and 16 from rookie Ryan Dunn, the Suns clinched their second win in two weeks at the Clippers’ new Intuit Dome, moving them to third in the Western Conference.
SOURCE: BBC
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