Wembanyama Shines As Spurs Dominate Pacers In Paris

San Antonio Spurs guard Devin Vassell (24) looks toward the ball while being defended by Indiana Pacers forward Pascal Siakam (43) during the second half of a Paris Games 2025 NBA basketball game in P

In a thrilling NBA exhibition game held in Paris, the San Antonio Spurs emerged victorious over the Indiana Pacers with a final score of 140-110. The standout performance of the night came from Victor Wembanyama, who dazzled the crowd with an impressive 30-point debut on his home soil. Wembanyama also contributed 11 rebounds, six assists, and five blocks, showcasing his versatile skill set.

Joining Wembanyama in leading the Spurs to victory was Devin Vassell, who added 25 points to the scoreboard. Harrison Barnes also made a significant impact with 20 points, contributing to San Antonio's second win in their last eight games.

One of the key factors in the Spurs' dominant performance was their commanding presence on the boards, outrebounding the Pacers by a substantial margin of 57-31.

Victor Wembanyama impresses with 30 points, 11 rebounds, 6 assists, and 5 blocks.

San Antonio Spurs beat Indiana Pacers 140-110 in Paris exhibition game.

Devin Vassell contributes 25 points, Harrison Barnes adds 20 for Spurs.

Spurs dominate boards with 57-31 rebounding advantage over Pacers.

Indiana Pacers led by Bennedict Mathurin's 24 points in the game.

Jeremy Sochan returns for Spurs with 13 points and 9 rebounds.

Pacers struggle to contain Spurs' offense, allowing 60% shooting.

Wembanyama's performance puts him in elite company with NBA legends.

Exciting rematch between Spurs and Pacers set for Saturday in Paris.

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Despite the loss, the Indiana Pacers put up a strong fight, with Bennedict Mathurin leading the team with 24 points. Pascal Siakam, Myles Turner, Tyrese Haliburton, and Obi Toppin also made notable contributions to the Pacers' efforts.

Noteworthy moments from the game included Jeremy Sochan's return to the court for the Spurs after missing several games due to injuries. Sochan made an immediate impact with 13 points and nine rebounds in just 18 minutes of play.

While defense has been a strong suit for the Pacers, they struggled to contain the Spurs' offense, allowing San Antonio to shoot an impressive 60% from the field. The loss marked only the second defeat for Indiana in their last nine games.

A standout sequence in the game came in the final 2:25 of the third quarter, where Wembanyama showcased his skills with a flurry of points, rebounds, blocks, and assists, extending the Spurs' lead heading into the fourth quarter.

Victor Wembanyama's stellar performance on Thursday marked the fourth time he achieved a rare feat of recording at least 30 points, 10 rebounds, five assists, and five blocks in a game. This places him in elite company alongside NBA legends such as Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Hakeem Olajuwon, David Robinson, and Shaquille O'Neal.

Both teams are set to face off again in Paris on Saturday, promising another exciting matchup between the San Antonio Spurs and the Indiana Pacers.

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