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San Antonio Spurs coach Mitch Johnson praised Victor Wembanyama’s growing command of the game after the center scored 40 points in Monday’s 122-96 win over the Phoenix Suns. The post Mitch Johnson: Victor Wembanyama’s game is slowing down appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Victor Wembanyama recorded 40 points, 11 rebounds and nine blocks in just 25 minutes as the San Antonio Spurs routed the Phoenix Suns 122-96 on Monday night. The post Victor Wembanyama posts 40-11-9 in Spurs’ ninth straight win appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Victor Wembanyama powers the San Antonio Spurs to a 122-96 victory over the Phoenix Suns, delivering a near‑triple‑double with 40 points, 11 rebounds and 8 blocks in just 25 minutes. He shoots 15‑for‑19 overall and 2‑for‑3 from three, stretching the Spurs’ lead to over 30 points and securing their ninth straight win (9‑2). Phoenix’s Devin Booker tops his team with 32 points, but the Spurs dominate the paint, outrebounding 55‑35 and recording 10 blocks and 6 steals. Coach Mitch Johnson praises Wembanyama’s natural flow as the Spurs look poised to stay atop the early season race.
The San Antonio Spurs cruise past the Phoenix Suns 122-96 on Nov. 9, 2026, improving to 9-2. Victor Wembanyama dominates with 40 points, 11 rebounds and eight blocks, while sophomore guard Dylan Harper adds 17 points and a key third‑quarter surge. De’Aaron Fox leads the Suns with 15 points, but Devin Booker scores 32 in a losing effort. The Spurs post 30‑plus point quarters, extend a 15‑point halftime lead to over 30, and go 3-0 on their road trip. Highlights include Wembanyama’s perfect 6‑for‑6 shooting and a dunk over the Suns guard.
Victor Wembanyama propels the San Antonio Spurs to an 8‑2 start in the 2026‑27 season, matching Shaquille O’Neal as the only player in the past 50 seasons to average at least 29 points, 12 rebounds and three blocks through ten games. He’s posting 29.1 points, 12.0 rebounds, 3.0 assists, 1.2 steals and 3.9 blocks on 50.5% shooting. On Monday, Wembanyama logged a historic 22‑point, five‑block half – only the 13th such half ever – and finished with 40 points, 11 rebounds and eight blocks in a win over the Phoenix Suns. This marks his second 40‑point, 10‑rebound performance of the year.
Victor Wembanyama dominates as the San Antonio Spurs rout the Phoenix Suns 122-96 on Nov. 9, 2026. The 7-foot-4 rookie scores a spectacular 40 points on 15‑of‑19 shooting, adds 11 rebounds and eight blocks in just 25 minutes, posting a 27‑restocks per 36‑minute rate. Devin Booker leads Phoenix with 32 points on 10‑of‑17 shooting, but the rest of the Suns struggle, shooting only 34.6% from three and being blocked ten times. The Spurs extend their winning streak to nine games, improving to 9‑2, while the Suns fall to 3‑6. Key moments include Wembanyama drawing early fouls and a 21‑2 Spurs run that puts the game out of reach.
Victor Wembanyama dazzles as the San Antonio Spurs rout the Phoenix Suns 122-96 on Nov. 9, extending their winning streak to eight games. Wembanyama pours in 40 points on 15‑of‑19 shooting, including a jaw‑dropping take‑off from behind the free‑throw line in the fourth quarter, and grabs 11 rebounds. Dylan Harper adds 17 points, while Stephon Castle contributes eight rebounds and the team blocks 10 shots. The Spurs shoot 51.1% and dominate the rebounding battle 55‑35. Phoenix’s Devin Booker scores 32, but the Suns fall to 3‑6, while the Spurs improve to 9‑2 and emerge as early O’Brien Trophy contenders.
The latest Suns JAM Session Podcast drops on Planet Purple, spotlighting Devin Booker’s clutch performance as the Phoenix Suns battle Victor Wembanyama’s impact, leaving the Suns looking helpless at times. Hosted by John Voita III, the episode breaks down game highlights, team toughness, and includes a behind‑the‑scenes look at a new hand‑painted “Face of the Franchise” artwork of Suns legend, now on eBay. Listeners can stream the show on Apple, Spotify, YouTube, Amazon Music, Podbean, and Castbox.
Portland’s All‑Star forward Deni Avdija earns a Western Conference Player of the Week nomination after a 2‑2 stretch (Nov. 2‑9) in which he posts 21.5 points, 7.3 assists and 5.8 rebounds on 44.4% shooting. Highlights include a 28‑point, five‑assist effort in a 118‑110 comeback win over Denver and 12 assists in a 132‑119 victory at Phoenix. Luka Doncic claims the weekly honor for the West, while Jalen Brunson tops the East. Other Western nominees are LaMelo Ball, Stephen Curry, Shai Gilgeous‑Alexander, Austin Reaves and Victor Wembanyama.
Monday's game marks the first of the Suns' back-to-back matchups against the San Antonio Spurs and Los Angeles Clippers.
The San Antonio Spurs, riding an eight‑game winning streak and coming off a dominant 125‑103 win over Portland, head to Phoenix for the third stop of a four‑game road trip on Nov. 9 at 8:00 PM CT (DAZN). While star forward Victor Wembanyama dazzles with dunks, the Spurs may miss Devin Vassell (questionable with adductor tightness) and continue to adjust their bench rotation. The Suns sit at 3‑5, anchored by Dillon Brooks' scrappy defense, but could be vulnerable if the Spurs exploit the matchup against Booker. Both teams look to prove themselves before the Spurs finish the trip in Chicago.
The post blends a Getty Images photo from an April 7, 2026 Suns‑Rockets game—showing Kevin Durant versus Jalen Green—with a spotlight on a hand‑painted, two‑time MVP tribute artwork titled “Face of the Franchise.” The piece, created by John Voita III on a 16 × 20 in canvas, is listed for sale on eBay, linking readers to pricing and purchase details.
Khaman Maluach of the Suns has a clear blueprint to succeeded in the NBA and his name is Donovan Clingan.
Brandon Ingram says he is "pretty close" to rejoining the LA Clippers after six months of rehab for a bone spur and partially torn Achilles suffered in May. He’s been practicing full‑contact three‑on‑three and five‑on‑five, and feels his heel is improving, though no exact return date is set. The Clippers, who opened the season with a win but have since lost seven straight and rank near the bottom in second‑through‑fourth quarter net ratings, hope Ingram and returning teammate Yanic Konan Niederhasuer will boost scoring and relieve pressure on Darius Garland and Rui Hachimura. The team faces the Phoenix Suns Tuesday and the Oklahoma City Thunder Friday as they await Ingram’s clearance.
Ahead of the Suns’ home game vs. the San Antonio Spurs, Devin Booker is averaging a league‑leading 25.3 points, nearly ten more than any teammate, as Phoenix sits 3‑5. Former NBA star Chandler Parsons sparked buzz on X, calling Booker the greatest Phoenix Sun ever and predicting a future statue— a claim that could ruffle fans of legends like Charles Barkley and Steve Nash. Despite the Suns’ recent playoff exits and a lone Finals appearance in 2020‑21, the 30‑year‑old has shown no intent to leave, keeping the franchise’s future hopes centered on his scoring firepower.
The San Antonio Spurs will be without starting wing Devin Vassell for Thursday’s matchup against the Phoenix Suns after he is ruled out with adductor tightness. Vassell becomes the third rotation player on the injury list, joining Tobias Harris (strained calf) and rookie Jayden Quaintance (knee surgery). Coach suggests Julian Champagnie could step into the starting lineup. The Spurs have managed to stay relatively healthy early in the 2026-27 season, but this marks their first lineup change, raising questions about depth ahead of a fast‑paced schedule.
The Phoenix Suns (3-5) aim to extend their defensive surge as they host the 8-2 San Antonio Spurs on Monday night. Fresh off a sub‑100 point win over Houston, the Suns rank second in the league with 11 steals per game and hope that intensity will stifle Victor Wembanyama, who recently dropped 52 points, 24 rebounds and eight blocks in a narrow Spurs victory. With Suns forward Mark Williams out and Jordan Goodwin questionable, the key will be limiting Wembanyama’s impact while knocking down threes and securing rebounds. The Spurs, riding an eight‑game winning streak, look to maintain their hot start, but Phoenix’s defensive game plan could keep the matchup tight.
The Phoenix Suns aim to prove their recent turnaround against a surging San Antonio Spurs team on Monday night. The Spurs, led by Victor Wembanyama and a three‑guard rotation of De’Aaron Fox, Stephon Castle and Dylan Harper, come in on an eight‑game winning streak and sit third in net rating. After a 1‑5 start, the Suns have won two straight, highlighted by an upset of Houston, but will miss center Mark Williams and must contain Wembanyama’s interior dominance. Favored by 8.5 points, the Spurs present a litmus test for Phoenix’s revamped roster and its postseason aspirations.
In week three of the NBA season, the Phoenix Suns snap a 1‑5 slump by winning two straight games, including a 98‑92 victory over the Houston Rockets that finally beats former Sun Kevin Durant for the first time since his trade. A lineup tweak—Oso Ighodaro replacing Khaman Maluach at center—has boosted the Suns’ net rating by 16 points in the two wins. Meanwhile, Dillon Brooks posts career‑high shooting numbers but the team scores 14 points fewer per 100 possessions when he’s on the floor. The Suns now face a home‑only four‑game stretch against the Spurs, Clippers, Hornets and Lakers, all at 7 p.m. AZ time except the 2 p.m. Lakers game.
In the November 9 podcast episode of Suns Planet, Bruce and Jake dissect the Suns' shaky start to the month, reviewing their first four games and pinpointing flaws that sparked a mid‑week slump. They debate Jalen Green's lingering potential and then highlight how Phoenix turned the tide, winning their last two contests. Listeners get a clear breakdown of what went wrong, the adjustments made, and the key factors behind the recent victories.
The Phoenix Suns finish Week 3 with a 2‑2 record (wins over Orlando 117‑104 and Houston 102‑99; losses to Golden State 116‑113 and Portland 132‑119), keeping them on pace with preseason expectations of a .500 team. Despite facing the NBA’s toughest opening schedule, the Suns show flashes of the 38‑45 win range projected by Vegas and fan polls, though inconsistency remains. The article highlights rookie Khaman Maluach’s growing impact despite typical growing‑pains. Overall, the piece argues the early turbulence is expected for a young squad still building chemistry, not a sign of missed destiny.
The Spurs enter their Nov. 9 matchup against the Phoenix Suns riding an 8‑2 record and a dominant stretch that includes four double‑digit wins in five games. San Antonio boasts a top‑2 offense, a top‑3 defense, and ties for the league’s best net rating, while the Suns sit near the bottom in defensive (27th) and net ratings (23rd) after losing Grayson Allen and Royce O’Neale. With Victor Wembanyama averaging 37 points in his last three outings, the Spurs look poised for another double‑digit win, despite injury questions for Devin Vassell (hip) and Tobias Harris (calf). The game tips off at 8 p.m. CT on DAZN, with WOAI radio coverage.
Keegan Murray returns to the Sacramento Kings Sunday vs. the Miami Heat after missing seven games with left‑ankle capsulitis; he’s appeared in only two games this season and has seen his shooting decline from his rookie 41.1% rate. In his absence, Precious Achiuwa has filled the PF spot, averaging 10.8 points, 5.9 rebounds and 1.2 blocks. Sacramento also eyes a guaranteed roster addition, with two‑way forward Leaky Black—a 5.8‑point, 44.4% three‑point shooter in five games—under consideration. Meanwhile, Rui Hachimura posts career‑highs for the Clippers (14.7 pts, 6.5 reb, 1.0 stl) after building rapport with coach Ty Lue in Japan. The Phoenix Suns shake up their frontcourt, promoting Oso Ighodaro to the start, sparking a win that ends a four‑game skid.
The Phoenix Suns are riding a surprising surge thanks to rookie Ryan Dunn, whose all‑around play is reshaping the team's identity. While the Suns have just clinched two straight wins and finally held opponents under 110 points, Dunn leads the squad in three‑point shooting (53.8%) and has become a defensive spark, tackling rebounding woes with his athleticism. When he’s on the floor the Suns post a net rating of +24.1 versus –18.6 without him—a +42.7 differential, second‑best in the NBA behind Alex Caruso, and he tops Phoenix with a +40 cumulative plus/minus. These stats underline Dunn’s emerging role as a key factor in Phoenix’s early‑season revival.
The Phoenix Suns edged the Houston Rockets 102-99 in a dramatic Game 8 on Saturday, snapping an eight‑game losing streak to Houston. Devin Booker scored the final seven points, finishing with 24, while Jalen Green added 16 and Cameron Bridges posted a double‑double. Kevin Durant, who returned to Phoenix after his 2025‑26 trade to the Rockets, logged 21 points, 10 rebounds and three assists but missed a late three‑pointer that could have tied the game. Durant reflected fondly on his 2.5‑year stint in Phoenix, saying he misses the city. The win marks the Suns’ first consecutive victory of the season and showcases their offensive balance.