In a matchup that had fans on the edge of their seats at the United Center, the San Antonio Spurs pulled off a gritty comeback against the Chicago Bulls, winning 121-117 on November 10. Victor Wembanyama was the undisputed star, dropping a jaw-dropping 38 points, including 18 in the fourth quarter alone. The 21-year-old phenom etched his name in NBA history as the first player to notch over 35 points, 10 rebounds, five assists, five blocks, and five threes in a single game—talk about a stat line for the ages.
The Bulls started strong, building a 98-89 lead heading into the final frame, thanks to sharp ball movement and Ayo Dosunmu's playmaking, where he contributed to 14 points in the third. But Chicago's offense sputtered late, shooting a dismal 28% from the field in the fourth, including just 1-for-7 at the rim. Without Josh Giddey sidelined by an ankle sprain, the home team couldn't hold on, dropping to 6-4 overall and snapping their 5-0 home streak.
For the Spurs, now riding a three-game win streak at 7-2, De'Aaron Fox added 21 points in his second outing this season, while Stephon Castle nearly notched a double-double with 19 points and 11 assists. San Antonio's bench depth and Wembanyama's clutch threes—a pair in the closing seconds—turned a potential loss into a hard-fought road win. The Spurs shot 43.5% in that decisive quarter, capitalizing on Chicago's defensive lapses.
It's games like these that remind us how unpredictable the NBA can be, leaving both teams—and their supporters—to ponder what adjustments might come next in this evolving season.
