NBA Spurs stretch win streak to eight in rout of Bucks
San Antonio star Victor Wembanyama, left, makes a move against Milwaukee's Ousmane Dieng in the Spurs' NBA victory over the Bucks (Patrick McDermott) Victor Wembanyama had 23 points and 15 rebounds while Stephon Castle added a triple double to lead San Antonio's 127-95 victory at Milwaukee on Saturday, boosting the Spurs' NBA win streak to eight games. Castle contributed 22 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists for the Spurs while 22-year-old French star Wembanyana added two steals, six assists and a blocked shot. San Antonio improved to 56-18, second in the Western Conference and only two games behind league leader Oklahoma City.
The Spurs, who have clinched their first playoff berth since 2019, are an NBA-best 24-2 since February 1 and often winning by big margins. "Taking a lot of pride in it," Wembanyama said. "Something none of us was used to until recently.
It shows a lot of progress. Love it. " In his third season, 2023 NBA Draft top pick Wembanyama has lifted the Spurs from 22-60 in his Rookie of the Year campaign to a legitimate title threat.
"I guess one big component I have better than my first two years is winning. Now we're a winning team," he said. "Just trying to enjoy the whole thing and be the best version of myself.
" A major reason for Wembanyama's confidence is the defensive skill he and his teammates have displayed. "I know we're the best defense out there," Wembanyama said. "We have guys that have shown all season they can adapt quick.