Victor Wembanyama had 29 points, and the San Antonio Spurs beat the Portland Trail Blazers 125-103 on Saturday night at Moda Center.
San Antonio never trailed and led by as many as 35. The Spurs led 109-76 after three quarters and 118-90 with six minutes left, but the Trail Blazers kept coming and won the fourth quarter 27-16 before the Spurs closed it out.
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For San Antonio, Victor Wembanyama finished with 29 points, seven rebounds and three assists, Devin Vassell added 15 points and three assists, while Stephon Castle chipped in 14 points, seven rebounds and five assists.
For Portland, Deni Avdija led the way with 15 points and four rebounds, and Scoot Henderson added 13 points.
The Spurs moved to 8-2. The Trail Blazers dropped to 6-3.
The Spurs are first in the Western Conference and have won eight straight. San Antonio is 4-2 at home and 4-0 away from home. The Trail Blazers sit seventh in the Western Conference and have lost two straight. Portland is 1-2 at home and 5-1 away from home.
The Spurs next visit the Phoenix Suns on Monday, Nov. 9, at 9:00 p.m. ET. The Trail Blazers next host the Oklahoma City Thunder on Tuesday, Nov. 10, at 11:00 p.m. ET.
