Victor Wembanyama had 33 points and 16 rebounds as the San Antonio Spurs overcame 31 points by Brooklyn’s Cam Thomas and beat the Nets 122-115 in overtime to snap a three-game skid. Wembanyama added seven assists and seven blocks while collecting his 36th double-double in 60 games.
San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama scores against the Brooklyn Nets during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Austin, Texas, Sunday, March 17, 2024. San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama shoots past Brooklyn Nets center Nic Claxton during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Austin, Texas, Sunday, March 17, 2024.
Schroder finished with 19 points and Mikal Bridges added 14 points, including three in a low-scoring overtime. San Antonio split its two-game set in Austin. The Spurs were in the Texas capital city to broaden their reach financially and build their fan base. The Spurs played in front of two sell-outs and 32,280 in attendance, including a Moody Center-record 16,223 on Friday.
San Antonio must finish at least 5-9 in its last 14 games to avoid matching the worst record in franchise history — 20-62 set in 1997.
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