By Eurohoops team / info@eurohoops.net
Starting the Regular Season with a loss and a poor shooting performance, Victor Wembanyama bounced back with 29 points over the Houston Rockets, lifting up the San Antonio Spurs to win 109-106.
Last year’s NBA Rookie of the Year also grabbed 7 rebounds and blocked 3 shots, shooting 10/17 from the field including 2/5 from the three-point arc. He also shot 7/8 at the line. The French center was assisted by Jeremy Sochan’s double-double of 17 points and 12 rebounds.
On the other end, Alperen Sengun had a difficult night, scoring only 6 points with 5 rebounds, 2 assists, and 2 steals. The Turkish young gem shot 2/8 from the three-point line in his team’s defeat.
NBA Results of the Night
Denver Nuggets – Los Angeles Clippers 104-109
Charlotte Hornets – Miami Heat 106-114
Detroit Pistons – Boston Celtics 118-124
Washington Wizards – Cleveland Cavaliers 116-135
Chicago Bulls – Oklahoma City Thunder 95-114
Memphis Grizzlies – Orlando Magic 124-111
Minnesota Timberwolves – Toronto Raptors 112-101
San Antonio Spurs – Houston Rockets 109-106
Phoenix Suns – Dallas Mavericks 114-102
Los Angeles Lakers – Sacramento Kings 131-127
PHOTO CREDIT: Getty Images
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