Wembanyama scores 23 in 23 minutes in Spurs' preseason win

Victor Wembanyama scored 23 points in 23 minutes in his second preseason game to lead the San Antonio Spurs to a 120-104 win over the Miami Heat on Friday.

The No. 1 pick in this year’s draft, Wembanyma was 10 of 15 from the field with four rebounds, three assists, three blocks and four of San Antonio's 13 turnovers.

The 7-foot-4 center from France began his NBA career with 20 points in 19 minutes in the Spurs’ preseason opener against Oklahoma City on Monday.

Devin Vassell had 21 points and Jeremy Sochan added 10 points, six boards and three assists for the Spurs.

Jamal Cain was 6-of-8 on 3-pointers and led the Heat with 24 points and 10 rebounds.

FINAL STATS Victor: 23 PTS, 4 REB, 4 AST, 3 BLKDev: 21 PTS, 3 ASTDom: 11 PTS, 2 REBJeremy: 10 PTS, 6 REB, 3 ASTCedi: 10 PTS, 5 AST, 2 STLTre: 8 PTS, 5 AST, 4 STLBlake: 8 PTS, 4 REB, 3 ASTCBass: 6 PTS, 6 REB, 4 BLKMamu: 6 PTS, 3 REBDevonte’: 5 PTSJulian: 4 PTS, 5… pic.twitter.com/8GznU9FVKq
— San Antonio Spurs (@spurs) October 14, 2023

Jonathan Kuminga scored 26 points on 9-of-12 shooting and Stephen Curry had 18 points as the Golden State Warriors edged the Los Angeles Lakers, 129-125.

Rookie Trayce Jackson-Davis scored the go-ahead basket on a tip-in, then blocked a shot by former Indiana Hoosiers teammate Jalen Hood-Schifino at the other end.

Every Lakers starter scored in double figures, led by 17 points from Taurean Prince, who went 4 of 5 from 3-point range.

Austin Reaves had 16 points, Anthony Davis added 13 with six rebounds and four assists and LeBron James and D’Angelo Russell contributed 12 points apiece.

Final from LA. pic.twitter.com/zeR3OPtvTI
— Golden State Warriors (@warriors) October 14, 2023