Wembanyama's 36 Powers Spurs Past Jazz in Overtime Thriller

Victor Wembanyama delivered another statement performance as the San Antonio Spurs edged the Utah Jazz 117-111 in overtime on the road, extending their winning streak to three games. Wembanyama finished with 36 points, 14 rebounds, five assists, three steals and two blocks, including four three-pointers, and was at the heart of San Antonio's recovery from an 11-point deficit. Utah came out firing and led 32-22 after the first quarter, stretching the advantage to 46-35 in the second before Wembanyama responded with 12 points in the period to keep the Spurs within four at half-time. San Antonio took control in the third, and the teams entered the fourth tied at 85-85. With Utah trailing 105-100, Brice Sensabaugh and Keyonte George scored consecutive baskets to tie it at 105 with 41.4 seconds left, sending the game to overtime. Sensabaugh opened the extra period with a three-pointer, but San Antonio answered with a decisive 12-0 run, forcing four turnovers and holding Utah to two made field goals on seven attempts. De'Aaron Fox capped the surge with a transition dunk to put the Spurs up 117-108 with 58 seconds remaining. Devin Vassell added 21 points, while Fox and Stephon Castle scored 14 each. For Utah, George poured in a season-high 31 points and Ace Bailey contributed 19.