Wembanyama scores 40 as Spurs rout Suns 122-96 in Phoenix

Victor Wembanyama scored 40 points on 15-of-19 shooting in 25 minutes, and the San Antonio Spurs routed the Phoenix Suns 122-96 in Phoenix on Monday, November 9.

Wembanyama also grabbed 11 rebounds for a double-double and blocked eight shots. The Spurs outscored the Suns by 30 points while he was on the floor.

San Antonio (9-2), a clear favorite before tip-off, took control late in the first quarter. Phoenix (3-6) led 25-24 with 1:41 left in the period, its only lead, before the Spurs scored the next 12 points to make it 36-25 in the second quarter.

The Spurs won all four quarters and kept stretching the margin after halftime. An 11-0 run from late in the third quarter into the fourth made it 99-68, and the lead reached 34 at 104-70 with 9:34 to play.

Dylan Harper added 17 points on 7-of-10 shooting without a turnover. De'Aaron Fox had 15 points, 9 rebounds and 6 assists, and Harrison Barnes scored 11 off the bench. San Antonio played without Devin Vassell, out with left adductor tightness.

Devin Booker scored 32 points for Phoenix on 10-of-17 shooting. Dillon Brooks made 3 of 14 shots, and Miles Bridges went 3 of 9 and missed all four of his 3-point attempts. Khaman Maluach scored 11 off the bench.

Phoenix shot 39.3% from the field against a defense that blocked 10 shots. San Antonio outrebounded the Suns 55-35, including 15 offensive rebounds.

Reserves played out the finish, and each team scored 10 points in the final five minutes. Tarris Reed Jr.'s dunk with 51 seconds left, set up by Jordan McLaughlin, made the final 122-96.

Up next

Spurs: at the Chicago Bulls on Wednesday, November 11.

Suns: home against the LA Clippers on Tuesday, November 10.