Wembanyama continued in destruction mode in the NBA, the Thunder swept and the Bucks won despite the loss of Giannis

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The French Victor Wembanyama signed another luxury sheet this Thursday and directed with a double double of 27 points and 18 rebounds the fifth victory of five for the San Antonio Spurson a day of the NBA in which Oklahoma City Thunder extended their perfect run with a comfortable 127-108 victory against the Washington Wizards.

Besides, Milwaukee Bucks knocked down Golden State Warriors despite not being able to count on the Greek Giannis Antetokounmpo.

fly San Antonio Spurs, which sealed the best start to the season in the history of the franchise with his perfect five out of five. They won 107-101 at home still Miami Heat in shape, at the pace of a spectacular Wembanyama.

The number one in the 2023 draft, 21 years old, closed the game with 27 points (10 of 23), 18 rebounds, six assists and five blocks (3 of them in the fourth quarter) in 39 minutes.

He is fully recovered after the venous thrombosis in a shoulder that caused him to miss the second half of last season.

Miami lost after three consecutive victories. Erik Spoelstra’s team fought until the end, driven by Bam Adebayo with 31 points and ten rebounds, who also hit four triples. Mexican Jaime Jáquez contributed six points, eight rebounds and six assists off the bench.

Oklahoma City Thunder does not stop its pace

The Thunder, current NBA champion, celebrated his sixth victory in as many games thanks to their 127-108 against the Wizards. Shai Gilgeous Alexanderthe MVP of last season, once again led his team by the hand with 31 points, the result of 11-20 field goals and three triples.

OKC also had a large contribution from its bank. Isaiah Joe and Ajay Michell scored twenty points each for Mark Daigneault’s team, which tonight was without Chet Holmgren and Jalen Williams.

The Thunder’s victory came on a difficult day for the franchise, after Nikola Topic diagnosed with testicular cancer.

The point guard has already begun treatment to cure the disease, consisting of chemotherapy, and does not have a set date to return to competition.

Ryan Rollins plays Giannis Antetokounmpo

Giannis Antetokounmpowho averages 36.3 points per game at the start of the season, missed the Fiserv Forum game won 120-110 against the Warriors due to knee discomfort.

However, his Bucks achieved their fourth victory of a course in which they only lost once. Ryan Rollins, a guard who began his career in Golden State, shined for the Bucks with 32 points (13 of 21 in shots and 5 of 7 in triples) and eight assists.

Eight Bucks players finished the Fiserv Forum game in double figures, including Myles Turner (17 points).

The Warriors lost their second game of six played. They were not enough Steph Curry’s 27 points nor the double double of 23 points and eleven rebounds of Jimmy Butler.

In the other game on the program this Thursday, Orlando Magic beat Charlotte Hornets at home (123-107) with five players with more than 18 points.

Among them, Franz Wagner scored 21, Paolo Banchero almost hit a triple double with 20 points, nine rebounds and nine assists, and Tristan Da Silva contributed 19 off the bench.