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Wembanyama’s Dominant Display Propels Spurs to Historic 5-0 Season Start Against Heat

Victor Wembanyama shoots at the basket, guarded by Bam Adebayo

Key Takeaways:

  • Victor Wembanyama contributed 27 points, 18 rebounds, six assists and five blocks as San Antonio defeated Miami 107-101
  • The Spurs achieved their first 5-0 start in franchise history
  • Bam Adebayo led the Heat with 31 points, but Miami’s three-game winning streak was put to an end despite a forceful fourth-quarter surge

Match Overview

Victor Wembanyama delivered a remarkable all-round performance, guiding the San Antonio Spurs to a 107-101 triumph over the Miami Heat and securing the club’s maiden 5-0 start to a season. The encounter took place in San Antonio on Thursday night and was marked by high-level competition between All-Star big men Wembanyama and Bam Adebayo.

Team and Player Statistics

San Antonio SpursStatisticsMiami HeatStatistics
Victor Wembanyama27 pts, 18 reb, 6 ast, 5 blkBam Adebayo31 pts, 10 reb, 3 ast
Stephon Castle21 pts, 8 ast, 6 rebAndrew Wiggins24 pts, 6 reb, 2 ast
Devin Vassell17 ptsSimone Fontecchio18 pts, 3 reb, 2 ast
Six Spurs scored in double figuresHeat were missing four players

Historic Achievement for San Antonio

San Antonio had previously launched three seasons with four successive wins, most recently in 2017. Before this victory, the Spurs, along with the Heat and the Sacramento Kings, had never managed a 5-0 opening to a campaign.

Game Flow and Key Moments

The Spurs built a strong platform, but the Heat – already short-handed without Norman Powell (strained groin), Tyler Herro (ankle), Kasparas Jakucionis (strained groin) and Nikola Jovic (bruised hip) – mounted a determined comeback. Miami assembled a 17-1 run within the opening 4:35 of the final period, with only Wembanyama’s single free throw breaking their momentum. The Heat outscored the Spurs 29-20 in the last quarter, yet San Antonio produced an 8-3 closing run to secure the victory and maintain their unbeaten record.

Individual Excellence and Records

Wembanyama’s defensive prowess extended his streak of games with at least one block to 90 – the fourth longest in NBA history. Stephon Castle added significant support with 21 points, eight assists and six rebounds, while Devin Vassell contributed 17 points as part of a collective offensive effort that saw six Spurs achieve double-digit scoring. During the closing seconds, after being fouled by Andrew Wiggins with 14.6 seconds left, Wembanyama energised the home fans, who responded enthusiastically to a historic night for San Antonio basketball.

Looking Ahead

Upcoming FixturesWhen
Miami Heat at Los Angeles LakersSunday
San Antonio Spurs at Phoenix SunsSunday

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