Wembanyama Posts Fastest NBA Double-Double as Spurs Outpace Bulls for Ninth Win in Succession

Key Takeaways:

• Victor Wembanyama posted a season-high 41 points and 16 rebounds, achieving the fastest double-double in NBA history within just 8 minutes, 31 seconds of play
• San Antonio Spurs secured their ninth consecutive victory, overcoming the Chicago Bulls 129-114
• Tre Jones scored 23 points in his first game in San Antonio since his trade, as the Bulls suffered their fourth straight defeat

Historic Individual Performance

Victor Wembanyama delivered a record-breaking display on Monday evening at the Frost Bank Center, tallying a season-high 41 points alongside 16 rebounds as the San Antonio Spurs powered past the Chicago Bulls with a 129-114 triumph. Wembanyama set an NBA milestone by clinching the fastest double-double in league history, amassing 10 points and 10 rebounds in just 8 minutes, 31 seconds; his 10th rebound came only 1:55 into the second quarter. The prior record was held by Jim Washington, who recorded a double-double in nine minutes for the St. Louis Hawks against the New York Knicks on 6 March 1966.

NINE. IN. A. ROW. 😤@FrostBank | #sponsored pic.twitter.com/rE25vRri8O

— San Antonio Spurs – x (@spurs) March 31, 2026

Match Analysis and Team Contributions

Wembanyama put the exclamation on his performance midway through the final quarter with a forceful one-handed driving dunk for his concluding points. He converted 17 of his 27 attempts from the field and knocked down 3 of 6 three-pointers, marking his 14th game this season with at least 30 points.

The Spurs benefited from another robust display by Stephon Castle, who contributed 21 points, 10 assists, and eight rebounds as San Antonio stretched its winning streak to nine matches. In total, six Spurs reached double figures, with the team opening up a lead of 29 points during the third quarter.

Bulls Line-up Adjustments and Game Development

On the Bulls’ side, point guard Tre Jones impressed with 23 points during his first appearance in San Antonio since his transfer to Chicago in the deal that brought De’Aaron Fox to the Spurs. Leonard Miller added 21 points and Collin Sexton managed 20, yet the Bulls endured their fourth consecutive defeat. The Bulls entered the contest just two hours after releasing Jaden Ivey for “conduct detrimental to the team”. Ivey, currently injured, did not join the squad for their four-game road stretch.

Chicago were undeterred by the news at the outset, racing to an early 5-2 advantage after an uncontested one-handed dunk by Matas Buzelis, prompting a swift timeout from Spurs head coach Mitch Johnson a mere 71 seconds after tip-off. However, San Antonio answered immediately with a 20-13 run, ignited by Wembanyama’s blistering start en route to his historic double-double.

Looking Ahead

• Bulls: Host Indiana on Wednesday
• Spurs: Visit Golden State on Wednesday