In a nail-biting matchup at the United Center, the San Antonio Spurs clawed their way to a 121-117 win over the Chicago Bulls on Monday night, extending their winning streak to three games. Victor Wembanyama stole the show, dropping a jaw-dropping 38 points to go with 12 rebounds, five assists, and five blocks. The French phenom etched his name in the history books as the first player ever to notch at least 35 points, 10 boards, five dimes, five swats, and five threes in a single outing—sinking six from deep overall.
The Bulls, playing without injured guard Josh Giddey, started strong but faltered down the stretch. Ayo Dosunmu led Chicago with 20 points, while Jalen Smith grabbed a double-double off the bench at 11 points and 12 rebounds. Matas Buzelis chipped in 15 points and showed some promise on defense, but the team shot a dismal 28 percent from the field in the fourth quarter as San Antonio mounted a decisive 10-0 run to pull ahead.
For the Spurs, De'Aaron Fox added 21 points in his second game back, and rookie Stephon Castle nearly notched a double-double with 19 points and 11 assists. The victory boosts San Antonio to 8-2 on the season, while Chicago slips to 6-4, highlighting ongoing struggles without key pieces. It's moments like Wembanyama's explosion that remind us how one player's dominance can shift the league's balance—what does this mean for the Bulls' early-season hopes?
