Victor Wembanyama scored 27 points (17 in the first quarter), and the San Antonio Spurs routed the LA Clippers 122-86.
The Spurs led by as many as 41 and never trailed, pulling away with a 25-10 run bridging the first and second quarters.
For the Clippers, James Harden scored 17 points (13 in the first quarter).
The Spurs shot 49.0% from the field to the Clippers’ 34.5% and outscored them 32-12 on the fast break. The Clippers forced 9 turnovers, about 7 fewer than usual for this many possessions. The Clippers’ starters were outscored 53-31 in 20 minutes together.