Wembanyama Records 40 Points and 9 Blocks in Spurs' Ninth Straight Win

Victor Wembanyama finished with 40 points, 11 rebounds and nine blocks in 25 minutes during a 122-96 victory over the Phoenix Suns.

Victor Wembanyama led the San Antonio Spurs to a 122-96 victory over the Phoenix Suns on Monday night, recording 40 points, 11 rebounds, and nine blocks. The 7-foot-4 center reached these totals in 25 minutes of play, helping San Antonio (9-2) secure its ninth consecutive win. Wembanyama became only the second player since 1951-52 to score at least 40 points in under 26 minutes, joining Sleepy Floyd, who achieved the feat in 1991.

The 22-year-old established an early lead by scoring 14 points in the first quarter and reaching 22 by halftime. His offensive output included a mix of 3-pointers, jumpers, and dunks. This performance followed a career-high 52-point, 24-rebound game against the Dallas Mavericks five days prior. Spurs coach Mitch Johnson noted that Wembanyama is currently allowing the game to unfold naturally while utilizing his physical advantages.

Phoenix was led by Devin Booker, who finished with a team-high 32 points. Suns coach Jordan Ott remarked that Wembanyama’s ability to score from all three levels and finish lobs at the top of the backboard made the matchup difficult to overcome. Defensively, Booker noted that even when Wembanyama is not blocking shots, his instincts allow him to alter them effectively.

San Antonio received additional offensive support from Dylan Harper, who scored 14 of his 17 points during the third quarter. De'Aaron Fox, Julian Champagnie, and Harrison Barnes also provided contributions to the double-digit win. The Spurs' rotation maintained the lead through the fourth quarter, where Wembanyama exited the game early following a series of ball-handling plays and a layup against Khaman Maluach.