Highlights: Eight Spurs scored in double figures in loss to Bulls

01/07/2025 10:40 AM

The Bulls have now won six straight against the Spurs.

Coming off a tough OT loss to the Denver Nuggets this past Saturday, the Spurs looked to get back on track with a win against the Chicago Bulls. For 46 minutes, it looked like the Spurs were on track to take care of business. They even held a 19-point lead at one point. Unfortunately, like many road games this season, the Spurs had late-game lapses. The Spurs not only let their lead slip away in the fourth quarter, they allowed the Bulls to close the game on an 11-0 run. They ultimately lost the game 114-110.

Victor Wembanyama had a near triple-double with blocks: 23 points, 14 rebounds, and eight blocks. He also dropped four assists. He shot 9 of 22 from the field and 4 of 11 from three. Wemby has shown he can have great offensive showings, but he needs a decent backup center so doesn't have to play 35 minutes a night.

One of Vic's eight blocks came on a recovery at the rim on Nikola Vucevic!

AREA 51: Stephon Castle and Wemby run the pick and roll to perfection for the alley-oop!

TOO EASY! Wemby follows Devin Vassell in transition and puts Coby White on a poster!

STILL TOO EASY! Wemby uses a one hand slam for the putback!

BLOCK PARTY! Wemby blocks Jalen Smith two times in a row!

Chris Paul had a solid game with 18 points, nine assists, and six rebounds. After struggling from the field in the last stretch of games, it's nice to see CP3 have a bounce back game.

Pull-up transition three? YESSIR!

Middy Magician! CP3 goes to work on Vucevic and drains the midrange jumper!

Julian Champagnie dropped 12 points and four rebounds. One of his four threes came off of beautiful Spurs ball movement!

Jeremy Sochan dropped 11 points, four rebounds, two assists, a steal, and a block.

Patience is key. Jeremy gathers the loose ball and finishes over Patrick Williams!

Spin cycle! Jeremy spins off of Josh Giddey and uses patience again to score under the rim!

Stephon Castle dropped 10 points, six assists, a rebound, and a steal.

Dunk contest? Steph shows the bag of tricks with a windmill slam!

SPLASH. Castle's lone three came late in the third!

AREA 51: This time, Steph is the recipient of the alley-oop slam!

Harrison Barnes dropped 10 points, four rebounds, two assists, and a steal. Check out the fadeaway three from the corner! Such a high release point!

If the loss to Denver was disappointing, then this loss is a complete letdown. As mentioned above, blowing a 19-point lead to a team that can't decide if they're tanking or competing is unacceptable. Spurs fans have to be hoping for some trades in the coming weeks because this team needs a backup center and a strong number-two scorer.

Finally, here are the full game highlights.

The Spurs take on the Milwaukee Bucks on the road this Wednesday at 8:30 P.M. (CST) on ESPN.