{
  "id": 16298439,
  "title": "Victor Wembanyama, Spurs have plenty to figure out after 0-2 start",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/24/victor-wembanyama-spurs-have-plenty-to-figure-out-after-0-2-start",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-24T07:29:37.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/nba/article/victor-wembanyama-spurs-have-plenty-to-figure-out-after-0-2-start-072937010.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "San Antonio’s 0-2 start has left the Spurs searching for answers after Victor Wembanyama’s game-tying attempt and subsequent block by Rockets wing Amen Thompson. While Wembanyama's 3-of-11 shooting in the second half may have contributed to the loss, the larger issue lies in the Spurs' reliance on the young superstar and their new lineup approach. The absence of a clear pecking order and offensive flow among the guards has proven costly, with Dylan Harper, Stephon Castle, and De'Aaron Fox struggling to find their footing. Wembanyama attempted just two assists and faced heavy physicality from Houston, highlighting the team's reliance on three guards. Despite Wembanyama's success, the Spurs still rank poorly in offensive efficiency and effective field-goal percentage, raising doubts about their long-term viability. The Rockets, meanwhile, appeared content to sit back and challenge the Spurs' perimeter shooting, a strategy that has proven effective so far. As the team navigates this uncertain period, it remains to be seen if Wembanyama and the coaching staff can find the right balance between his scoring and playmaking abilities, or if this new lineup will ultimately prove to be their Achilles' heel.",
  "summary": "An overreliance on their superstar and a new starter have the Spurs struggling to find their rhythm.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Winnipeg Free Press",
        "title": "Amen Thompson blocks Wembanyama in final second as the Rockets beat the Spurs 114-110 in Austin",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/24/amen-thompson-blocks-wembanyama-in-final-second-as-the-rockets-beat",
        "published": "2026-10-24T04:53:08.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}