Spurs win, Wembanyama critical: “We let them come back”
Wembanyama dominates the second quarter and decides the game late, pouring in 39 points in a win that carries significant weight for the Spurs in an increasingly competitive Western Conference
Victor Wembanyama continues to send clear signals to the Western Conference. Against Minnesota, the French big man drops 39 points and leads the San Antonio Spurs to a 126-123 victory that means far more than the final score suggests.
The game quickly turns into a star duel with Anthony Edwards, but Wembanyama never loses control. He produces, dictates the tempo, and delivers whenever the game threatens to slip away, confirming clear growth not just in the box score, but in how he manages decisive moments.
The second quarter that breaks the game open
The turning point comes before halftime. San Antonio overwhelms Minnesota 48-22 in the second quarter, one of the most explosive periods in recent franchise history, driven largely by Wembanyama.
The French phenom scores 20 points in the second quarter alone, including 11 straight in just two minutes, creating a gap Minnesota is forced to chase all the way to the final buzzer. A stretch that goes straight into the Spurs’ archives and highlights just how devastating his offensive impact can be when he finds rhythm.
Calm when it matters most
Minnesota fights all the way back and, with 3:28 left, even takes its first lead of the second half. That’s when Wembanyama answers like a leader, knocking down an immediate jumper to restore balance and sap the Wolves’ momentum.
Down the stretch, he doesn’t force shots or fall in love with hero ball. He makes the right reads and trusts his teammates – something reflected in Keldon Johnson’s decisive three-pointer.
Vic hit big shots. When we needed him, he was there.
Keldon Johnson
A win that doesn’t settle everything
Despite the 39-point performance and the victory, Wembanyama is quick to point out what still needs work:
We let them come back. That’s something we need to work on. Our mindset is in the right place, but we have to understand where to go in those moments.
Victor Wembanyama
Words that reflect a player already focused on the next step. San Antonio wins, but its leader is already looking beyond the immediate result.