Victor Wembanyama inspired the San Antonio Spurs to a thrilling 140-110 victory over the Indiana Pacers at Accor Arena in Paris. Playing for his hometown club Metropolitans 92 after being selected first overall by the Spurs, the young forward scored a career-high 30 points in the match, becoming a standout performance as he returns to his homeland. The Spurs, who were underdogs heading into their second home game this week, have struggled with eight losses from 17 games so far in 2025. Meanwhile, the Pacers, now on an eight-game winning streak since the start of the year, relied heavily on a combined 45 points from Devin Vassell and Harrison Barnes to secure the victory.
The NBA continues its series of home games across Europe, with high-profile athletes present for the matches, including injured players like Manchester City’s Rodri. Wembanyama’s strong showing was a key factor in the Spurs’ comeback, while the game saw attendance from former French football stars and notable UFC fighter Ciryl Gane. The teams are set to meet again on Saturday at Accor Arena, with the Spurs sitting 12th in the Western Conference and the Pacers fifth in the Eastern standings.
Source: https://www.bbc.com/sport/basketball/articles/cvgp86vz35vo