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Wembanyama Drains Eight Threes, Drops 39 as Spurs Beat Celtics 125-116

His perimeter accuracy is reshaping how opponents defend San Antonio.

Overview

  • Victor Wembanyama finished with 39 points on 11-of-20 shooting, 11 rebounds and eight three-pointers to secure the win over Boston.
  • The victory lifted the Spurs to 48-17 after a 58-58 halftime tie, with San Antonio pulling away in the fourth quarter.
  • Wembanyama said he was taking what the defense gave him, reflecting a season of roughly 36% three-point shooting that is stretching coverages.
  • Jaylen Brown was ejected for two technical fouls, and Wembanyama briefly left after being hit in the face by Sam Hauser before returning.
  • De’Aaron Fox scored 25 points and Stephon Castle added 18, with the trio combining for 82 of San Antonio’s 125 points.