Victor Wembanyama scored 43 points in the Spurs' victory over Minnesota, while the Sixers struggled against Charlotte.
The American basketball night of October 31 to November 1, 2026 was marked by Victor Wembanyama's performance. The Frenchman compiled 43 points, his second-best career total, to help the Spurs defeat the Minnesota Timberwolves 121-111. This is the Texas franchise's fourth consecutive victory.
Wembanyama was the main architect of this success, delivering a complete performance in the paint and from long distance. The Spurs, carried by their big man, managed to pull away in the fourth quarter after a closely contested match. Minnesota, despite putting up good resistance, couldn't contain the former Boulogne-Levallois player.
In the other notable game of the evening, the Philadelphia Sixers retained their top spot in the East, but not without difficulty. They narrowly defeated the Charlotte Hornets 109-104. A tight finish, but Joel Embiid's teammates held on to avoid a setback.
This victory allows the Sixers to solidify their first place in the East, while the Spurs continue their climb up the Western Conference standings. Wembanyama's performance, achieved on Halloween night, will remain as one of the highlights of this regular season day.
The NBA schedule continues with other matchups in the coming days, but this evening confirmed Victor Wembanyama's status as one of the most prominent players in the league. The Spurs, for their part, seem to be on a positive trajectory.
Wembanyama was the main architect of this success, delivering a complete performance in the paint and from long distance. The Spurs, carried by their big man, managed to pull away in the fourth quarter after a closely contested match. Minnesota, despite putting up good resistance, couldn't contain the former Boulogne-Levallois player.
In the other notable game of the evening, the Philadelphia Sixers retained their top spot in the East, but not without difficulty. They narrowly defeated the Charlotte Hornets 109-104. A tight finish, but Joel Embiid's teammates held on to avoid a setback.
This victory allows the Sixers to solidify their first place in the East, while the Spurs continue their climb up the Western Conference standings. Wembanyama's performance, achieved on Halloween night, will remain as one of the highlights of this regular season day.
The NBA schedule continues with other matchups in the coming days, but this evening confirmed Victor Wembanyama's status as one of the most prominent players in the league. The Spurs, for their part, seem to be on a positive trajectory.
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Source: Ouest-France