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.
Before Monday’s 114-110 Chicago Bulls win over the San Antonio Spurs, Coby White had attempted only two dunks this year. But in the final 30 seconds, he had no choice.
Benny the Bull challenged Victor Wembanyama and his Spurs teammates to a game of chess in the middle of their warmups.
Victor Wembanyama led the way with 34 points ... they had a lot of trouble squaring up for an open shot. Finally, Jeremy Sochan got the ball, faked a pass to Barnes in the corner, and took a ...
Victor Wembanyama scored 27 points, most of them in the first half, and the Spurs dominated the Clippers 122-86 for their largest margin of victory this season.
Spurs: PG Chris Paul (6-0, 20th year), SG Devin Vassell (6-5, 5th), SF Jeremy Sochan (6-8, 3rd), PF Harrison Barnes (6-8, 13th), C Victor Wembanyama (7-3, 2nd). Lakers: PG Austin Reaves (6-5, 4th year), SG Max Christie (6-5, 3rd), SF Rui Hachimura (6-8, 6th), PF LeBron James (6-9, 22nd), C Anthony Davis (6-10, 13th).
The result is a three-game losing streak that matches the team's longest skid of the season. Entering a two-game set against the Lakers (20-16) that begins Saturday and ends Monday, the Spurs (18-19) look to recapture the good vibes they enjoyed at the start of the month.
San Antonio is looking to break its three-game slide with a win against Los Angeles. The teams play Saturday for the first time this season.
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Take a look at the upcoming Los Angeles Lakers vs. San Antonio Spurs matchup, with predictions, lineups, and the latest injury updates.
With a recent defeat to the Milwaukee Bucks, the San Antonio Spurs face challenges in their offensive game and team chemistry. Key players like Victor Wembanyama and Devin Vassell are under the spotlight as the team struggles with physicality and hustle on the court.