Spurs Beat Kings 116-96 Behind Wembanyama's 35 Points, 14 Rebounds, and Paul's Double-Double
Wembanyama Continues to Impress
Victor Wembanyama, the highly touted French prospect, had another impressive performance on Wednesday night, leading the San Antonio Spurs to a 116-96 victory over the Sacramento Kings.
Wembanyama finished the game with 35 points on 13-of-20 shooting, 14 rebounds, and 4 blocks. He also added 3 assists and 2 steals.
Wembanyama's performance was particularly impressive considering that he was playing against one of the league's top centers in Domantas Sabonis.
Paul's Double-Double Helps Spurs
In addition to Wembanyama's big night, Dejounte Paul also had a strong game for the Spurs, finishing with 18 points, 10 rebounds, and 9 assists.
Paul's all-around performance helped the Spurs control the game from start to finish.
Spurs Improve to 10-13
With the win, the Spurs improved to 10-13 on the season.
The Spurs are now in seventh place in the Western Conference, just one game behind the sixth-place Dallas Mavericks.
Kings Fall to 10-14
With the loss, the Kings fell to 10-14 on the season.
The Kings are now in 11th place in the Western Conference, three games behind the eighth-place Golden State Warriors.
What's Next?
The Spurs will be back in action on Friday night when they host the Memphis Grizzlies.
The Kings will be back in action on Saturday night when they host the Los Angeles Lakers.