Wembanyama scores 38 points as the Spurs rally past the Bulls for a
121-117 victory
[November 11, 2025]
By JAY COHEN
CHICAGO (AP) — Victor Wembanyama scored 18 of his 38
points in the fourth quarter, and the San Antonio Spurs beat the Chicago
Bulls 121-117 on Monday night for their third consecutive win.
Wembanyama also grabbed 12 rebounds and blocked five shots. The 7-foot-4
center made six 3-pointers and went 11 for 19 from the field in San
Antonio's first win at Chicago since March 17, 2021. |
San Antonio Spurs guard De'Aaron Fox (4) battles for a loose ball
against Chicago Bulls forward Patrick Williams during the first half of
an NBA basketball game in Chicago, Monday, Nov. 10, 2025. (AP Photo/Nam
Y. Huh) |
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He became the first player in NBA history with at least 35
points, 10 rebounds, five assists, five blocked shots and five
3-pointers in a game.
De’Aaron Fox scored 21 points for the Spurs in his second game
of the season. Stephon Castle had 19 points and 11 assists, and
Luke Kornet finished with 16 points.
Chicago dropped to 5-1 at home. It has lost four of five
overall.
The Bulls played without guard Josh Giddey, who was sidelined by
a right ankle injury. Kevin Huerter stepped into the starting
lineup and finished with 23 points.
Chicago had a 104-91 lead before Wembanyama put together a
personal 10-0 run. He made a fadeaway jumper and a 3-pointer to
get San Antonio within three with 7:05 left.
The Spurs went ahead to stay with a late 10-0 run. Wembanyama
made two big 3s, and Castle's two foul shots made it 119-114
with 18 seconds remaining.
The Bulls shot 28% (7 for 25) from the field in the fourth,
compared to 43.5% (10 for 23) for the Spurs.
Ayo Dosunmu and Tre Jones each scored 20 points for Chicago.
Jalen Smith had 11 points and 12 rebounds.
The Bulls used a 10-2 run to open a 95-85 lead with 1:15 left in
the third quarter. Huerter's 3-pointer gave the Bulls a 98-89
lead going into the final period.
Up next
Spurs: Host Golden State on Wednesday night in the first of two
consecutive home games against the Warriors.
Bulls: At the Detroit Pistons on Wednesday night.
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