The Spurs built a 26-point halftime lead and cruised past Sacramento, 130-103.
San Antonio beat Sacramento 130-103, pouring in 39 points in the first quarter and 41 in the second to take an 80-54 halftime lead. Victor Wembanyama led the charge with 29 points on 14-of-21 shooting, 10 rebounds, 2 assists, 2 steals, 5 blocks and zero turnovers. Julian Champagnie added 26 points on 9-of-14 shooting, including 8-of-13 from three, with 3 rebounds, 3 assists, no steals or blocks and 1 turnover. Dylan Harper scored 13 on 6-of-7 shooting with 6 rebounds, 6 assists, 2 steals, no blocks and 1 turnover, while Stephon Castle had 15 points on 4-of-11 shooting, 5 rebounds, 5 assists, 1 steal, no blocks and 3 turnovers. Devin Vassell chipped in 14 points on 5-of-11 shooting, 4 rebounds, 8 assists, 1 steal, no blocks and 1 turnover. Sacramento got 24 points from De'Andre Hunter, who shot 8-of-13 and added 6 rebounds, 2 assists, 1 steal, 1 block and 2 turnovers; Zach LaVine scored 22 on 7-of-10 shooting, while Domantas Sabonis had 20 on 10-of-16 with 14 rebounds and 8 assists. The Spurs' 16-point edge in the second quarter created the decisive cushion, and although both teams scored 23 in the fourth, San Antonio closed out the 27-point win.
Key Performers
Victor Wembanyama: 29 points, 10 rebounds, 5 blocks; 14-of-21 FG Julian Champagnie: 26 points, 8-of-13 from three; 3 assists Domantas Sabonis: 20 points, 14 rebounds, 8 assists; 10-of-16 FG
Standings Impact
San Antonio improved to 3-2, while Sacramento fell to 0-5.
DYMA Insight
The supplied power index lists San Antonio 12th and Sacramento 30th. An 80-point first half turned that gap into a 27-point final margin.