Spurs cruise past Bulls as Wembanyama shines

March 31, 2026 / 10:46 AM

Sharjah24: San Antonio Spurs eased past the Chicago Bulls 129–114 in the NBA, securing their ninth straight victory with a commanding offensive display.

Wembanyama delivers historic performance

French star Victor Wembanyama produced a sensational outing, recording a season-high 41 points and the fastest double-double in NBA history. He reached 10 points and 10 rebounds in just 8 minutes and 31 seconds.

Spurs take control early

San Antonio broke the game open in the second quarter, outscoring Chicago 35–19 after leading by just one point at the end of the first. Their all-around attacking performance proved too much for the Bulls to contain.

Since the All-Star break, the Spurs have emerged as serious title contenders, winning 19 of their last 21 games. Wembanyama once again led the charge, finishing Monday’s game with 41 points, 16 rebounds, 4 assists, 3 blocks, and a steal—strengthening his case for MVP honours.

Strong team support

Stephon Castle added 21 points, while four other Spurs players also scored in double figures, highlighting the team’s depth.

San Antonio improved to 57–18 in the Western Conference, staying close behind leaders Oklahoma City Thunder. The defending champions moved to 60–16 after defeating the Detroit Pistons 114–110 in overtime.