Suns contain Victor Wembanyama, deal Spurs First loss
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The Phoenix Suns handed the San Antonio Spurs and star player Victor Wembanyama their first loss of the season.
The San Antonio Spurs have been one of the top stories in the NBA this season, getting off to a perfect 5-0 start, trailing only the 6-0 Oklahoma City Thunder in the Western Conference standings, behind the unreal play of former No. 1 pick Victor Wembanyama.
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Denver also remains highly ranked, while the preseason predicted top teams in the East have stumbled to start the season.
Williams has been a huge difference maker since Phoenix inserted him into the starting lineup two games ago and has taken big strides as a paint protector defensively, which something the Suns have really needed. Williams is averaging 12.4 points, 9.4 rebounds, 1.2 steals and a block entering tonight and will be put to the test against Wembanyama.
In Thursday’s victory over the Heat, Victor Wembanyama led the way for the Spurs as he recorded 27 points, 18 rebounds, six assists and five blocks while Stephon Castle ended the game with 21 points, six rebounds, eight assists and four steals.