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10/28 22:58 CDT Wembanyama scores 36 points and the Spurs clamp down in
overtime to beat the Jazz 117-111
Wembanyama scores 36 points and the Spurs clamp down in overtime to beat the
Jazz 117-111
By MATTHEW COLES
Associated Press
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) --- Victor Wembanyama had 36 points and 14 rebounds, and
the San Antonia Spurs beat the short-handed Utah Jazz 117-111 in overtime on
Wednesday night.
Devin Vassell scored 17 of his 21 points after halftime to give the Spurs (3-2)
a second option that was missing early on as Utah (1-4) led by as many as 11.
Keyonte George had a season-high 31 points but seemed gassed at the end of
regulation and overtime carrying the Jazz offense. Ace Bailey added 19 points
and rookie Darryn Peterson had 18 but didn't play down the stretch or in
overtime.
Brice Sensabaugh, who scored 16 points, opened overtime with a 3-pointer for
the Jazz but the Spurs responded with a 12-0 run to secure their third straight
win.
San Antonio's aggressive defense disrupted every Jazz offensive action and
forced desperate shots near the end of the shot clock in the extra period. The
Spurs caused four turnovers and allowed just 2-for-7 shooting in overtime.
With the Jazz trailing 105-100, Sensabaugh and George hit back-to-back buckets
to send the game into overtime. The Spurs missed their last four field goal
attempts in regulation, including De'Aaron Fox's jumper at the buzzer.
The Jazz were playing without three of their big men starters. Jaren Jackson
has a torn MCL in his right knee, Lauri Markkanen has a right wrist sprain and
Jusuf Nurkic has yet to play this season with a foot injury.
San Antonio's Tobias Harris hasn't played this season because of a strained
calf but the Spurs have one of the best health outlooks of any Western
Conference contender.
Wembanyama scored 21 in the first half to keep the Spurs within striking
distance but they trailed 55-51 at the break.
Up next
Spurs: Host Minnesota on Saturday.
Jazz: Host Portland on Saturday.
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