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San Antonio Spurs Make Franchise History with 5-0 Start

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The San Antonio Spurs notched their first-ever 5-0 start in franchise history, defeating the Miami Heat 107-101 on Thursday night behind a dominant performance from Victor Wembanyama, who had 27 points, 18 rebounds, six assists, and five blocked shots. Wembanyama's impressive outing, which included a streak of at least one block in 90 straight games, a testament to his defensive prowess, helped the Spurs overcome a 29-20 scoring advantage in the final quarter by the Heat. The Spurs, who have now won four straight to open a season on three previous occasions, most recently in 2017, will look to continue their momentum with a visit to Phoenix on Sunday.

Key Takeaways:

  • Victor Wembanyama had a triple-double with 27 points, 18 rebounds, six assists, and five blocked shots, leading the Spurs to a 5-0 start.
  • The Spurs improved to 5-0 for the first time in franchise history, tying the team's previous record of four consecutive wins to start a season, set in 2017.
  • San Antonio won despite being outscored 29-20 in the fourth quarter by the Heat, who made a strong push but ultimately saw their three-game winning streak snapped.
  • Bam Adebayo led the Heat with 31 points, 10 rebounds, and three assists in the loss.
  • The Spurs had six players score in double figures, including 21 points from Stephon Castle, who added eight assists and six rebounds.
  • Devin Vassell added 17 points for the Spurs, who have now won five consecutive games.

Statistics:

  • Victor Wembanyama has had at least one block in 90 straight games, the fourth-longest streak in league history.
  • San Antonio Spurs improved to 18-10 (.643) all-time against the Miami Heat.
  • This is the Spurs' first 5-0 start since 2017, when they also opened with four consecutive wins.
  • The Spurs had a 5-0 start before, but it was the third-fastest in team history, achieved in three previous seasons.

Sources:

  • AP NBA: https://apnews.com/NBA
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