Spurs erase 22-point gap to claim 10th straight win

Victor Wembanyama scored 32 points on Wednesday night as the San Antonio Spurs erased a 22-point hole to defeat the Chicago Bulls 124-119. The victory marked the Spurs' 10th consecutive win. Chicago had built the largest lead of its season midway through the second quarter, trailing by 22 points at 64-42.

The Bulls started from deep, hitting 10 of their first 12 three-point attempts. They outscored San Antonio 41-0 in the first quarter and shot 66 percent from the field during the first half. That early surge gave Chicago a commanding advantage before the Spurs mounted their comeback.

San Antonio opened the third quarter with an 18-3 run that wiped out the deficit. Five turnovers by the Bulls fueled that sequence. The Spurs then took control in the fourth quarter with an 11-2 run. Dylan Harper finished with 18 points, 10 assists and four steals. DeAaron Fox added 17 points and nine assists for San Antonio.

Wembanyama also recorded nine rebounds and five blocks. This followed his 40-point performance against the Phoenix Suns two days earlier. The Spurs completed a perfect 4-0 road trip. On the other side, Jalen Smith matched his career high with 23 points. Nic Claxton contributed 17 points off the bench.

First-round pick Caleb Wilson scored 15 points in 15 minutes before leaving with a right hand injury. Wilson’s college career was also shortened by hand injuries last winter. The Bulls have now lost eight straight games to fall to 1-9. They are 0-4 at home. Norman Powell missed his second straight game with back spasms, while Spurs guard Devin Vassell sat out due to adductor tightness.

Both teams play Friday night. The Spurs host the Golden State Warriors, while the Bulls host the Atlanta Hawks.