Victor Wembanyama’s impressive double-double led the Spurs to a decisive 119-104 victory over the Bucks.
SAN ANTONIO — The San Antonio Spurs beat the Milwaukee Bucks 119-104 at home behind Victor Wembanyama’s 22 points and 10 rebounds night. The Spurs are 1-0 versus the Bucks.
Keldon Johnson finished with seven points and eight rebounds off the bench. Harrison Barnes added six points. Luke Kornet had 10 points and four rebounds. De’Aaron Fox added 18 points, and Julian Champagnie finished with 13 points and 11 rebounds. Dylan Harper had 13, and Stephon Castle recorded 19 points and 10 assists.
Devin Vassell did not play due to injury.
The Spurs are 28-13 and will next host the Timberwolves on Saturday night.
Here’s a sample of what the Spurs and Bucks said after the game.
Mitch Johnson:
I thought our offense was really clean and sharp tonight, just in terms of execution and spacing, and, most importantly, it felt like our best passing game. Not to go through the whole season right now is maybe a strong word, but in a while. It was a sharp passing game where the basketball had energy, finding people early, and that allowed the person catching the ball some really good opportunities, decisions, and options.”
“I thought we got a lot of easier looks tonight. The ball kind of changed sides a couple of times, and then we found an open man late or were in transition. And instead of trying to go up on three people, we found somebody on the weak side, wide open. The way we were moving the ball early, I feel like everybody just being able to just touch the ball.”
Wembanyama:
“It felt like a good offensive performance, and I got to say that Mitch (Johnson) put a real emphasis on this (shooting), this morning, in training, and really made it clear that we need to take that seriously. And I think we did tonight.”
Giannis Antetokounmpo: