Victor Wembanyama scored 25 factors in his return because the San Antonio Spurs battled to a 104-94 victory over the Golden State Warriors.
The Spurs trailed by 17 late within the third, however Wembanyama, who had missed San Antonio’s earlier three video games with a knee damage, and rookie Stephon Citadel helped the hosts rally within the fourth quarter.
Six of Citadel’s 19 factors got here throughout a late 11-0 run that tilted the sport within the Spurs’ favor and secured a 3rd straight victory.
Throughout different NBA video games on Saturday, the Milwaukee Bucks held on to beat the guests Charlotte Frelons 125-119 and prolonged their successful streak to 4.
The Bucks survived a career-high 50 factors due to Charlotte’s LaMelo Ball, with Giannis Antetokounmpo scoring 32 factors and Damian Lillard including 31.
Ball scored 40 of his factors within the second half to eclipse his earlier document of 38 factors, set earlier this month.
Nikola Jokic had 34 factors, 13 rebounds and eight assists to steer the standings. Denver Nuggets to a 127-102 victory in Los Angeles Lakers.
Michael Porter Jr scored 13 of his 24 factors within the third quarter because the Nuggets bounced again, having misplaced three of their earlier 4 video games.
Scotty Pippen Jr scored a career-high 30 factors to steer the Memphis Grizzlies to a 142-131 victory in Chicago Bulls.
The Grizzlies dominated in Chicago, the place Pippen’s father gained six NBA championships between 1991 and 1998.
Pippen – taking part in his first full season within the NBA after going undrafted in 2022 – added 10 assists, whereas Jaylen Wells scored a career-high 26 factors because the Grizzlies earned their second straight victory.
