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Dylan Harper believes San Antonio’s offensive balance and ability to draw fouls make the Spurs difficult to defend after Friday’s 124-109 win over Sacramento. The post Dylan Harper: “The game’s definitely slowed down for me” appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Victor Wembanyama believes San Antonio’s ability to adjust during games has improved significantly, crediting the coaching staff and lessons from the team’s deep playoff run. The post Victor Wembanyama reveals what has made Spurs smarter and harder to beat appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Mitch Johnson reaches his 100th win as San Antonio Spurs head coach during a home finale highlighted by Victor Wembanyama's career‑high 52 points, 24 rebounds and 8 blocks. After the game, Wembanyama presented the game ball to Johnson to mark the milestone. Johnson, who stepped in for Gregg Popovich during the 2024‑25 season after Popovich’s stroke and led the Spurs to a 62‑win campaign and the NBA Finals, becomes the sixth Spurs coach to hit the 100‑win mark, extending the team's current six‑game winning streak.
Victor Wembanyama drops a career‑high 52 points, 24 rebounds and eight blocks as the Spurs edge the Mavericks 112‑111, despite rolling his ankle. The win caps a seven‑game streak that has finally steadied a team that started 0‑2. While Wemby’s historic performance sparks talk of MVP and Defensive Player of the Year honors, questions remain about his long‑term health and the Spurs’ rotation, especially the guard trio of Harper, Castle and Fox. Upcoming challenges include healthy opponents like the Rockets, Timberwolves and a hot Trail Blazers squad, making the Spurs’ championship hopes intriguing but uncertain.
The San Antonio Spurs extend their six‑game win streak with a 124‑109 triumph over the Sacramento Kings in the season’s first NBA Cup matchup. Victor Wembanyama shines, posting 30 points, 14 rebounds and two blocks in 26 minutes despite a mid‑game ankle tweak that briefly sidelined him. Sacramento struggled to protect the paint, allowing Wemby easy finishes, while Spurs guard Devin Vassell facilitated the offense with precise passing. The victory lifts San Antonio to second place in Group C with a +15 point differential, just behind Golden State. The Spurs aim for an eighth straight win against the Portland Blazers on Saturday.
The Spurs enter Portland on a seven‑game win streak (7‑2) and will test the hot Blazers (6‑2) in a back‑to‑back matchup on Nov. 7 at 9 PM CT. San Antonio looks to extend its surge after a 124‑109 win over Sacramento, while Portland, led by a returning Damian Lillard (20.1 ppg) and underrated Deni Advija, boasts the league's best offensive rating (121.9) and a strong three‑point game (15.4 per contest). Key factors include defending the paint, rebounding battles with bigs like Donovan Clingan and Robert Williams III, and the Spurs’ need to replicate their 50% three‑point shooting against the Kings. Injuries are listed for release at 1 p.m. CT, and the game streams on DAZN.
Victor Wembanyama recorded 30 points and 14 rebounds as the San Antonio Spurs defeated the Sacramento Kings 124-109 in NBA Cup play on Friday. The post Victor Wembanyama posts 30 and 14 as Spurs beat Kings appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Despite a 124-109 loss to the Spurs, Sacramento’s Kings showed offensive flashes, with rookie Darius Acuff Jr. posting 22 points and eight assists and LeBron Black adding 12 points, four threes, and four assists in 40 minutes. However, the team’s 1‑8 start continues as defensive lapses dominate; the Kings allowed 75 first‑half points and 15‑of‑30 three‑pointers from San Antonio. Coach Doug Christie now faces the task of tightening a backcourt featuring Acuff, Zach LaVine, and Domantas Sabonis while integrating contributors like Dylan Cardwell, who logged nine points and three blocks in limited minutes. Until the defense improves, offensive gains won’t translate to wins.
Victor Wembanyama dazzles again, scoring 30 points with 14 rebounds, four 3‑pointers and two blocks in just 26 minutes as the Spurs beat the Sacramento Kings 124‑109 on Nov. 7, extending San Antonio’s win streak to seven (7‑2). The French star matches his career‑high 52‑point feat from a week earlier and ties the second‑longest season‑opening block streak in NBA history—nine straight games with at least two blocks, behind only David Robinson. He twisted his left ankle after a Flagrant‑1 foul on Domantas Sabonis, but returned to help secure the win, while teammates Stephon Castle, Dylan Harper and Devin Vassell each added 19 points.
The Sacramento Kings are 1-8 on the season following Friday's loss to the San Antonio Spurs, tying a franchise record for worst nine-game start.
The San Antonio Spurs extend their winning streak to seven with a 124‑109 victory over the Sacramento Kings in the Emirates Cup. Victor Wembanyama dominates, pouring in 30 points on 55.6% shooting, grabbing 14 rebounds and blocking two shots, while the Spurs shoot a season‑high 3‑point percentage thanks to nine threes from Wembanyama and Devin Vassell. Keldon Johnson’s hustle and Stephon Castle’s 19 points and seven assists fuel a 76‑point first half, the team’s second‑best of the season. Despite a third‑quarter dip and a brief rally by the Kings, San Antonio’s free‑throw barrage (42) and solid defense seal the win. Each in‑season tournament victor earns $604,985.
The San Antonio Spurs face the Sacramento Kings Thursday night in an NBA Cup showdown at 9:00 PM CT. After a razor‑thin 112‑111 win over the Mavericks, highlighted by a 52‑point explosion from Victor Wembanyama, the Spurs sit on a six‑game streak but must broaden their rotation and develop rookies like Carter Bryant and Tarris Reed. Sacramento, coming off their first win of the season, will be motivated at home following a quirky pre‑game laser‑pointer promotion that delayed the start. A Spurs victory could tie them with Golden State for the early West Group C lead.
After a 112-111 loss to the San Antonio Spurs, where Victor Wembanyama hauled 24 rebounds (including 9 offensive), Mavericks coach Dusty May pinpoints defensive rebounding as the biggest fix before Friday’s matchup with the Utah Jazz. Dallas recorded just 32 defensive boards versus San Antonio’s 61, despite P.J. Washington and Cooper Flagg each pulling 10 rebounds. May says the team is “in the right position” but must convert more chances to climb the rebounding ranks. The Jazz arrive missing Jaren Jackson Jr. and Jusuf Nurkić, while Dallas’ Derek Lively II stays out and Santi Aldama may debut. Tip-off is 7 p.m. CT at the American Airlines Center.
In a dramatic comeback, Cooper Flagg erupts in the second half of the Mavericks’ 112-111 loss to the San Antonio Spurs, scoring 15 of his 19 points and going 6‑of‑8 after halftime. After a rough start of 4‑of‑30 over three halves, Flagg finishes with 10 rebounds, five assists and a +18 second‑half plus‑minus. Coach Dusty May credits Flagg’s newfound assertiveness and reduced overthinking, noting his impact on every possession. Kyrie Irving highlights Flagg’s positive plus‑2 rating among starters and urges teammate support. The Mavericks, now 4‑4, host the Utah Jazz on Nov. 7.
The Dallas Mavericks (4-4) open a three‑game home stand Friday at 7:30 p.m. CST against the Utah Jazz (1-7) at the American Airlines Center. Both clubs are desperate for a win after recent losing streaks—the Mavericks dropped back‑to‑back games to the Kings and Spurs, while the Jazz have lost six straight, most recently in overtime to the Pelicans. Key injury updates: Santi Aldama and Kyrie Irving are listed as probable for Dallas, Max Christie returns from a hip issue, while Sergio De Larrea and Tarik Biberovic remain out. Utah will be without Jaren Jackson Jr. (MCL tear) and Jusuf Nurkic (plantar plate tear). The game presents a must‑win chance for the Mavericks to halt their slide.
The Phoenix Suns snap a four‑game skid with a 117‑104 victory over the Orlando Magic, showcasing a complete 48‑minute performance they’ll need against West‑coast rivals Houston and San Antonio. Despite being out‑rebounded by 15 and taking 11 fewer free throws, Phoenix forces 25 turnovers (vs. 14 by Orlando) and shoots 50% from three (17‑of‑34) to compensate. Devin Booker leads with 30 points, 8 assists and 3 steals, while Dillon Brooks adds 24 points and Miles Bridges grabs 13 boards. The win highlights the Suns’ defensive intensity and three‑point efficiency, but the article warns that those advantages may vanish against stronger opponents, making rebounding and free‑throw shooting crucial for the upcoming back‑to‑back games.
The week’s NBA roundup highlights shifting fortunes across the league. The Memphis Grizzlies and Houston Rockets see their perfect starts stumble, while the Brooklyn Nets and Sacramento Kings secure their first wins. The Philadelphia 76ers sit atop the East at 8‑1 and the Portland Trail Blazers lead the West at 6‑1. Golden State and San Antonio each post a six‑game streak, and the New Orleans Pelicans rebound to 4‑4 after an 0‑4 start. standout narratives include Luka Dončić and Victor Wembanyama’s historic runs, Steph Curry’s rivalry with Klay Thompson, and Giannis Antetokounmpo’s surprising trade request from the Bucks.
Kyrie Irving is listed as probable for the Dallas Mavericks' Friday night matchup against the Utah Jazz, despite a recent illness. The nine-time All-Star has played six games this season, averaging 22.7 points, 4 rebounds and 4.8 assists while shooting 47.5% from the floor. After a 29‑point effort in a loss to the Spurs, he is expected to suit up against a Jazz roster missing Jaren Jackson Jr. and Jusuf Nurkic. Key injury updates also note Santi Aldama (probable) and Tarik Biberovic (out) for Dallas, and several Jazz absentees.
The Portland Trail Blazers head to Crypto.com Arena on Friday, Nov. 6, for the opening Emirates NBA Cup game against the Los Angeles Lakers. Both teams enter with strong records—Blazers 6‑1, Lakers 7‑2—and the first meeting was a 136‑129 shootout won by Portland. Expect another high‑scoring affair, with Luka Dončić still on a 38.5‑point, 50‑40‑90 tear and Damian Lillard thriving in LA. Portland’s road perfection and six players in double‑figure scoring contrast with a Lakers roster missing only Sandro Mamukelashvili (questionable). The Blazers sit in a more manageable Group C (Spurs, Warriors, Kings), but a loss could jeopardize their chances to advance. The game airs on NBA on Prime Video, with radio on Rip City 620 AM.
The Coachella Valley Lakers appoint Will Iger—the son of new co‑owner Bob Iger—as the play‑by‑play voice for the 2026‑27 G League season. Iger brings experience from the Austin Spurs, Dallas Mavericks’ studio show “The Bounce,” and various other sports broadcasts. Former Lakers forward A.C. Green also returns as a game analyst. The hires follow the recent $12.5 billion sale of the Lakers to venture capitalist Josh Kushner and Bob Iger, pending final paperwork and league approval, as former owner Mark Walter navigates a federal probe and sells other sports assets.
Victor Wembanyama turned a Spurs‑Mavericks showdown on Nov. 4 into a historic showcase, finishing with 52 points, 24 rebounds (9 offensive) and eight blocks—more than both teams combined. He posted a 29‑point, 15‑board, 5‑block first half, while Kyrie Irving led Dallas with 29 points on 9‑of‑27 shooting. Despite going 1‑for‑8 from three, Wembanyama recorded only one turnover and out‑performed every Spurs teammate for the entire game. His dominant performance cements his status as the league’s emerging face.
Victor Wembanyama delivers a historic 52-point, 24‑rebound performance as the San Antonio Spurs narrowly defeat the Dallas Mavericks 112‑111 at Frost Bank Center, extending their winning streak to six (6‑2). Kyrie Irving tops Dallas with 29 points, but the Mavericks fall to 4‑4 after a second‑straight loss. The Spurs erased a 14‑point third‑quarter deficit, capped by a 17‑5 fourth‑quarter run, and become the first player in the play‑by‑play era with 25+ points, 15+ rebounds, and 5+ blocks in a half. Both teams head into upcoming road trips and homestands this week.
The Warriors extended their winning streak to six with a 120‑100 victory over the Miami Heat, as Stephen Curry erupted for 29 points while holding Klay Thompson to just 11. Thompson returned to the Chase Center after a dramatic game‑winner against the Clippers, but Curry’s second‑half surge secured the win. Giannis Antetokounmpo posted a double‑double (20 points, 14 rebounds) on a sprained wrist but looked sluggish, posting a –22 plus‑minus as Draymond Green’s defense exposed Miami’s spacing issues. The game also featured a heated exchange between Warriors rookie Georges Niang and Heat’s Bobby Portis, resulting in double technical fouls. Additional storylines include Rudy Gobert’s drama with Minnesota and Victor Wembanyama’s record‑breaking night for the Spurs.
The Spurs (6-2) host the struggling Kings (1-7) on Nov. 6 at 9 PM CT. After a six‑game winning streak sparked by Victor Wembanyama’s 52‑point, 24‑rebounds, 8‑block performance against Dallas, San Antonio aims to repeat the dominance they showed earlier this season. The preview highlights the Spurs’ bench woes—ranked near the bottom in scoring and assists—and questions whether the bench can step up on a back‑to‑back night. Sacramento’s lone bright spot is rookie Darius Acuff Jr., who leads all first‑year players with 25.6 points and seven assists per game but struggles with efficiency. Key injuries: Tobias Harris and Jayden Quaintance out for the Spurs; Ben Simmons, Keegan Murray, and Maxime Raynaud out for the Kings.
The San Antonio Spurs have expanded their partnership with Shiner Texas Spirits to showcase the new Shiner Texas Bourbon. The bourbon will appear in specialty craft cocktails—Hardwood Smash, Cherry Lime Shine, Texas Margarita, Riverwalk Mule and Choosin’ Texas—served at the Shiner‑branded bar in the Frost Club. Spurs officials highlight the brand’s Texan craftsmanship as a match for the team’s values. The next home game is Friday, Nov. 13, when the Spurs host Golden State in the Emirates Cup.