Victor Wembanyama scored 23 points in just 23 minutes, leading the San Antonio Spurs to a 120-104 preseason victory over the Miami Heat on Friday night.
Wembanyama, the No. 1 pick in this year's draft, made 10 of 15 field goals, including 1 of 5 from beyond the arc, and successfully converted both of his free throws in his second preseason game. The 7-foot-4 center from France also contributed with four rebounds, four assists, and three blocks in the game, although he was responsible for four of San Antonio's 13 turnovers.
Devin Vassell was successful on 6 of 7 three-point attempts, amassing 21 points and three assists for the Spurs. Jeremy Sochan chipped in with 10 points, six rebounds, and three assists. Jamal Cain led the Heat with 24 points and 10 rebounds, making 6 of 8 three-pointers, while Duncan Robinson added 14 points and five assists.
Jaime Jaquez Jr., the 18th overall selection in this year's draft, did not play in this game after scoring 13 points in Miami's preseason opener.
In another game, the Golden State Warriors defeated the Los Angeles Lakers 129-125. Rookie Trayce Jackson-Davis made the game-winning tip-in with 32 seconds left and followed it with a crucial block on a shot attempt by his former Indiana Hoosiers teammate, Jalen Hood-Schifino. Stephen Curry scored 18 points in 21 minutes for the Warriors, and Jonathan Kuminga added 26 points on 9-of-12 shooting with three three-pointers. Brandin Podziemski, the 19th overall pick in this year's draft, recorded a double-double with 10 points, 10 assists, and six rebounds.
LeBron James contributed 12 points and five assists in 18 minutes for the Lakers. Taurean Prince led the Lakers with 17 points, connecting on 4 of 5 three-pointers, while Austin Reaves scored 16 and Anthony Davis contributed 13 points, six rebounds, and four assists in 22 minutes.
Podziemski hit a critical three-pointer to complete an 11-1 run late in the third quarter, giving the Warriors their first lead since the early stages of the game, with a score of 99-98.