3 takeaways as Wembanyama and Vassell lead Spurs to overtime win at Utah
San Antonio improved to 3-2 by overcoming a rough start and a young, scrappy Jazz team playing without its injured stars.
Victor Wembanyama led the San Antonio Spurs to a crucial 117-111 overtime victory over the Utah Jazz, showcasing his best performance of the season. The Spurs overcame an early deficit and a lackluster effort to force four turnovers in overtime and limit the Jazz to just 2-of-7 shooting. Wembanyama scored 36 points and grabbed 14 rebounds, while Devin Vassell added 21 points, including a crucial tip-in dunk in OT.
Both players praised the team's resilience and determination, emphasizing the importance of overcoming mistakes and stepping up defensively. The Jazz, facing injuries to key players Jaren Jackson Jr. and Lauri Markkanen, struggled to compete, with their only 31-point scorer being Baylor-ex Keyonte George. Tobias Harris, who has been sidelined with a left calf strain, showed glimpses of his potential during the game, indicating a possible return in the near future.
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