Victor Wembanyama's all-around effort carries Spurs past Pistons

Spurs rookie star posts 38 points, 16 rebounds and 5 blocks in win

Published on Mar. 6, 2026

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Victor Wembanyama amassed 38 points, 16 rebounds and five blocked shots as the San Antonio Spurs opened a six-game homestand with a decisive 121-106 victory over the Detroit Pistons on Thursday. The Spurs earned their second straight win and their 13th victory in the past 14 games, with two of those wins coming against the Eastern Conference-leading Pistons.

Why it matters

Wembanyama's dominant performance highlights the Spurs' strong season and the continued development of the highly touted rookie. The win also keeps the Spurs in second place in the Western Conference standings.

The details

The Spurs set the tone early, going up by as many as 19 points in the first half and leading 71-55 at the break. The Pistons trimmed the deficit to 8 points in the third quarter, but the Spurs rebuilt the lead to 15 points in the fourth quarter and held on for the victory. De'Aaron Fox added 29 points for the Spurs, while Cade Cunningham led the Pistons with 26 points.

  • The game was played on Thursday, March 6, 2026.

The players

Victor Wembanyama

The highly touted rookie for the San Antonio Spurs, who had a dominant all-around game with 38 points, 16 rebounds and 5 blocks.

De'Aaron Fox

The Spurs guard who scored 29 points to complement Wembanyama's performance.

Cade Cunningham

The Pistons' star player, who led his team with 26 points in the loss.

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What’s next

The Spurs will look to continue their strong play at home as they continue their six-game homestand. The Pistons will try to bounce back from the loss as they continue their push for the top spot in the Eastern Conference.

The takeaway

Wembanyama's standout performance underscores the Spurs' status as a top contender in the Western Conference, and the continued development of the young star bodes well for the team's future success.