Main Story: Victor Wembanyama dominated in just 25 minutes, scoring 40 points with 11 rebounds and nine blocks as the Spurs beat the Suns 122-96. One block shy of a rare triple-double, he helped San Antonio extend its winning streak and strengthen its early-season position in the West.

By the Numbers
  • Wembanyama: 40 points, 11 rebounds and 9 blocks in 25 minutes.
  • He made 15 of 19 shots; 22 points came in the first half.
  • The Spurs improved to 9-2 and earned their 9th straight win.
  • The Suns fell to 3-6, losing 5 of their last 7 games.
Yes, But

It’s still early in the season, so one dominant performance—and San Antonio’s hot start—doesn’t settle the MVP race or predict how the team will fare months from now. Still, Wembanyama’s production puts him in rare company: he’s the second player, alongside Wilt Chamberlain, with multiple games of at least 40 points, 10 rebounds and eight blocks in a season.

State of Play
  • San Antonio has won nine straight after opening the season with two losses.
  • Phoenix struggled to keep pace; Devin Booker led the Suns with 32 points, and only one other Sun reached double figures.
What’s Next

If Wembanyama sustains this level of two-way dominance, the Spurs could become a serious Western Conference threat—and he’ll remain a prominent MVP contender.

Bottom Line

Wembanyama’s impact is already outsize: he overwhelmed Phoenix, did it efficiently, and needed only 25 minutes. The key question is whether San Antonio can turn this early surge into lasting contention.