However, behind Wembanyama, the Spurs don't really have a high-level second option. Devin Vassell once flashed that potential, but after his lackluster start to the season, it's clear that his ceiling is as a third or fourth option on a good team.
The San Antonio Spurs usually draw headlines for having Victor Wembanyama on its roster, but some attention should be given to swingman Julian Champagnie.
SAN ANTONIO — The San Antonio Spurs lost 121-105 on the road against the Milwaukee Bucks as the Bucks built a 26-point lead. The Spurs are 0-1 against the Bucks this regular season. Victor Wembanyama finished with 10 points and 10 rebounds. Harrison Barnes had 14, and Chris Paul had 18 and seven assists.
On Friday night in Brooklyn, the San Antonio Spurs answered the bell with a gutsy 96-87 victory over the Nets, stabilizing their season and showing resilience after a rough stretch.
Victor Wembanyama stole Nikola Jokic’s pass with 4 seconds left, and the San Antonio Spurs held on to beat the Denver Nuggets 113-110.
Chicago and San Antonio square off in non-conference action. Monday's matchup is the first this season for the two squads.
San Antonio Spurs led by as many 15 points in the fourth quarter of Monday's game, but found itself on the wrong end of a 114-110 loss to the Chicago Bulls.
He was relentless all night, hitting tough shots and making key plays when the Bulls needed them most. Nikola Vučević backed him up with 24 points and 11 rebounds, while Coby White added 23 points and kept the Spurs’ defense on its heels.
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Five things to watch: Spurs vs. Bulls
SAN ANTONIO — The San Antonio Spurs (18-17) will visit the Chicago Bulls (16-19). The Spurs are 0-1 versus Chicago this season. The Spurs are coming off a 122-111 home loss versus the Nuggets in overtime. Victor Wembanyama led the team with 20 points and 23 rebounds. Harrison Barnes had 22, and Chris Paul had two and eight assists.
The San Antonio Spurs beat the Denver Nuggets on Friday night, 113-110. The Spurs entered the game as 6.5-point underdogs and Victor Wembanyama was fifth on the latest NBA MVP ranking, with Nuggets' star Nikola Jokic leading the standings.
San Antonio Spurs' star Victor Wembanyama won't be able to celebrate a win on his birthday after the Nuggets' fourth quarter comeback Saturday.
The San Antonio Spurs visited the Milwaukee Bucks on Wednesday night for the second game of their four-city road trip.