Spurs Fail to Close Out Bulls Despite Wembanyama's Dominance

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Spurs Fail to Close Out Bulls Despite Wembanyama's Dominance
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The San Antonio Spurs suffered a frustrating loss to the Chicago Bulls, despite leading by 19 points late in the third quarter. Victor Wembanyama impressed with 23 points, 14 rebounds, and 8 blocks, but the Spurs faltered in the fourth quarter, committing costly turnovers and struggling to score. Chicago rallied behind Zach LaVine's 35 points and Nikola Vucevic's 24 points and 11 rebounds, ultimately securing an 114-110 victory.

Chicago Bulls guard Coby White, left, drives to the basket past San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama , right, during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Chicago, Monday, Jan. 6, 2025. CHICAGO - The San Antonio Spurs had a golden opportunity to pick up a crucial win against the Chicago Bulls on Monday night, but a familiar story unfolded in the fourth quarter.

Victor Wembanyama continued to put on a show, finishing with 23 points, 14 rebounds, and an incredible 8 blocks. The 21-year-old has firmly established himself as the cornerstone of the Spurs' rebuild, flashing his two-way prowess throughout the game. Coby White made a go-ahead layup with 47 seconds left to ice the game for the Bulls. White finished with 23 points.

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