Spurs – Kings 126-97 · Preseason
Victor Wembanyama tallies 14 points in Spurs' 126-97 preseason win
Victor Wembanyama played 17 minutes in a preseason exhibition as the San Antonio Spurs defeated the Sacramento Kings 126-97. He recorded 14 points on 5 of 9 shooting, did not make a three-pointer on 2 attempts, and was perfect from the free-throw line at 4 of 4. He added 8 rebounds (3 offensive, 5 defensive), 2 assists, 2 steals and 2 blocks while committing 1 personal foul and no turnovers.
Compared with his last season’s averages, Wembanyama logged fewer minutes (17 versus 29.2), fewer points (14 versus 25.0), fewer rebounds (8 versus 11.5) and fewer assists (2 versus 3.1). His field-goal percentage in this game was about 55.6%, which is higher than his last season average of 51.2 percent. He did not convert any of his two three-point attempts, a lower rate than the 34.9 percent he shot from beyond the arc last season. His perfect free-throw shooting contrasts with the unspecified free-throw rate from the prior season.
While he was on the court, the Spurs outscored the Kings by 32 points. The stat line shows no turnovers and a single personal foul during his 17 minutes of play.
Also in this game
- Domantas Sabonis · 14 PTS