The San Antonio Spurs pulled off a major upset on Wednesday night, defeating the Phoenix Suns 132-121 behind a stellar fourth quarter performance from rookie center Luka Wembanyama. Wembanyama scored 38 points in the final period, leading the Spurs to victory.
The Spurs had been struggling in the first half of the game, trailing by as many as 15 points. But they managed to keep it close and trailed by just four points heading into the fourth quarter. That’s when Wembanyama took over, scoring 18 points in the first five minutes of the period to give the Spurs the lead. He finished with a total of 38 points in the fourth quarter, helping the Spurs outscore the Suns by 16 points in the period and secure the win.
Wembanyama’s performance was impressive, as he shot 14-of-17 from the field and 7-of-7 from three-point range. He also added seven rebounds and four assists in the fourth quarter alone. His performance was key for the Spurs, who had been struggling to find offense in recent games.
The win was a huge one for the Spurs, who are now 8-4 on the season and have won five of their last six games. It was also a great moment for Wembanyama, who is quickly becoming one of the most promising young players in the league.
The Spurs will look to continue their winning ways on Friday when they take on the Los Angeles Lakers. It should be an exciting matchup, and Wembanyama will look to build on his impressive performance against the Suns.
