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3 takeaways as Spurs win ninth straight behind Wemby's 40 points, nine blocks

Victor Wembanyama made more history Monday night in leading the Spurs to a 122-96 victory over the Phoenix Suns.

3 takeaways as Spurs win ninth straight behind Wemby's 40 points, nine blocks

San Antonio Spurs forward Victor Wembanyama delivered an impressive performance in the team's ninth consecutive win, scoring 40 points, grabbing 11 rebounds and blocking nine shots in a 122-96 victory over the Phoenix Suns. The 7-foot-4 center, who has become a franchise icon, faced challenges from the Suns, recording five blocks in the first half alone.

Head coach Mitch Johnson praised Wembanyama's decision-making and the team's intensity, noting that the Spurs played without Devin Vassell due to an injury. The win snapped the Suns' four-game losing streak at Phoenix's Mortgage Matchup Center.

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