The French Victor Wembanyama He played this Wednesday his 150th NBA game and celebrated with a clear victory for his team, the San Antonio Spursagainst the Houston Rockets (99-111). with 28 points, 16 rebounds and 5 blocks from the French center
Wembanyama revived the Spurs after their last home loss against the New Orleans Pelicans. His team is second in the West with a balance of 32-15 and is chasing the leader, the Oklahoma City Thunder (38-10).
The Rockets, in which Amen Thompson scored 25 points and Kevin Durant contributed 24, remain in fourth place (28-17).
Away wins for Magic, Wolves and Warriors
Los Orlando Magic signed their fourth victory of the season against their Florida neighbors, the Miami heatby 124-133, thanks to 31 points from Paolo Banchero who closed a spectacular month of January.
This victory breaks a streak of four consecutive defeats for the Magic (24-22) and ties them in sixth place in the Eastern Conference with the Heat (25-23), who lost again after two consecutive victories achieved at home.
Simone FontecchioWith 23 points and 6 of 9 on triples, he was the locals’ top scorer, followed by Norman Powell, with 22 points, and Bam Adebayo, with 21 points and 10 rebounds. Jaime Jáquez Jr. scored 13 points and played an irregular game, marked by 5 fouls and 4 turnovers in decisive moments.
THE Minnesota Timberwolves, against the Dallas Mavericks (118-105), and the Warriorsthat were imposed Utah Jazz (140-124).
Julius Randle led the Wolves in Dallas with 31 points and Steph Curry scored 27 in the Warriors’ victory, backed by 26 from Moses Moody.
