San Antonio’s 75-point first half set the tone, and Victor Wembanyama leads the way with the Spurs up 99-80 after three.
San Antonio took a 99-80 lead into the fourth quarter Friday, scoring 38 in the first period and 37 in the second. Sacramento matched the Spurs 24-24 in the third, but couldn’t cut into the 19-point gap built before halftime. Victor Wembanyama has 24 points and 13 rebounds, while Stephon Castle has added 19 points and six assists. The Spurs entered 6-2 and ranked fifth in the power index; the Kings were 1-7 and ranked 27th.
Key Performers
Victor Wembanyama (Spurs): 24 points, 13 rebounds, 2 blocks Stephon Castle (Spurs): 19 points, 6 assists Domantas Sabonis (Kings): 15 points, 11 rebounds, 5 assists